Martial Arts Instructor - Towson (Orokawa)

About the role

Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision they’ve made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us. Multiple Locations- Baltimore County & City Position Summary Under the direction of the Regional Sports Director, the Martial Instructor teaches all assigned Martial Arts classes in accordance with Association guidelines to maintain program quality. Responsible for creating learning opportunities for specific Martial Arts programs for ages preschool through adult.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and explain basic Martial Arts skills being taught.
• Work at the learning level of particular class.
• Prepare teaching area with necessary equipment and return equipment to proper storage area when class is complete.
• Work with individuals and groups within a class structure to enable all to correct faults, improve self-image, and progress their abilities.
• Keep class attendance records.
• Follow designated curriculum for classes to ensure basic components are met and set standards for progression are followed.

Qualifications

• Black Belt or equivalent (strongly preferred)
• First Aid and CPR certification required within 90 days of employment
• Experience working with and instructing youth and/or youth sports
• Agree to abide by The Code of Conduct with Youth, which sets clear expectations for associates and volunteers to ensure a safe and respectful environment for young people, emphasizing respect and fairness, prohibiting inappropriate physical or verbal interactions, abuse, bullying, harassment, and requiring reporting of suspected mistreatment and completion of child abuse prevention training.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Competitive pay
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Dependent care FSA
• Generous employer contribution to the Y retirement fund
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Access to training and development programs aligned with the mission to empower individuals and strengthen communities