Martial Arts Instructor

About the role

We are seeking a Martial Arts Instructor to positively impact the community through athletics. This position helps children reach their potential, enact age-appropriate goals, and change lives within our Y community.

Responsibilities

• Congduct YMCA Sports Program instruction in accordance with YMCA program standards
• Ensure adherence to YMCA progressive or competitive standards and quality
• Provide a safe environment that allows members and participants to learn the YMCA sports curriculum
• Encourage and support staff and students to provide an enjoyable YMCA experience
• Reinforce the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility through example and recognition of participant displays of character
• Ensure that all participants have exited the facility and that the facility is left clean and orderly
• Participate as a part of the YMCA staff team in providing a safe and enjoyable environment
• Provide excellent service to members and participants
• Communicate all YMCA rules and ensure that you are accessible and identifiable
• Manage participant behavior using a collaborative approach with supervision and parents
• Complete timely reports of incidents to the director/supervisor, complaints or compliments of the program
• Follow detailed schedule provided by the leader/supervisor and have the knowledge and understanding of the Specialized sport skills required to implement the lesson plans

Requirements

• 18+
• Some college or equivalent
• 3+ years experience in martial arts (all disciplines)
• Ability to work with and be sensitive to others while always portraying a positive style of coaching
• Ability to perform activities which require sustained concentration and attention
• Ability to physically assist (spot) the program participant through skills with a clear understanding of developing the athlete

Qualifications

Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!

Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs

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Benefits

Support from an amazing team which includes training you on expectations

Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA

Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger

Great members to work with every day!