Part-Time Contract Instructor BJJ-CQC & Combat Conditioning

Location: 4848 E Cactus Rd, Suite 210, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

About United Defense Tactical

United Defense Tactical is the only reality-based training program for civilians. Our Scottsdale facility combines a full BJJ mat space, padded scenario equipment, and laser-based firearms simulators — no live fire, no live rounds, ever. We train members to be safe, confident, and prepared for real-world situations, and we do it in an environment that's welcoming to beginners, women, and families.

About the Role

We're hiring part-time contract instructors who can teach across all three of our core disciplines: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Close Quarter Combat, and Combat Conditioning. This is not a specialist role — we need well-rounded coaches who can lead any class on the schedule and connect the disciplines into one integrated self-defense system for our members.

• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ): Deliver progressive BJJ classes for all experience levels. Curriculum covers fundamentals, guard work, positional control, submissions, escapes, sweeps, and practical self-defense applications that translate to real-world scenarios. Classes combine technical drilling, positional sparring, live rolling, and scenario-based training.
• Close Quarter Combat (CQC): Lead striking, clinch work, weapon defense, and multi-attacker scenarios. Focus on decision-making under stress, situational awareness, and effective response to realistic threats. Integrates with our simulator scenarios to bridge empty-hand skills to weapon-involved situations.
• Combat Conditioning: Program and coach strength, conditioning, and movement patterns that support tactical performance. The goal is work capacity, functional strength, and durability for combatives — not general fitness for its own sake.

Top instructors will have opportunities to lead multiple sessions per week, host workshops, and develop ongoing series as programs grow.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, progressive classes across BJJ, CQC, and Combat Conditioning for groups of 8–10 students
• Teach with a focus on technique, leverage, decision-making under stress, and real-world application
• Foster a supportive, empowering, non-intimidating environment — especially for beginners, women, and members new to combatives
• Incorporate scenario-based training and integrate with our simulator technology to build muscle memory under stress
• Collect attendance and feedback data to continuously improve programming
• Collaborate on workshops, community safety events, and seminars
• Stay current with best practices across all three disciplines

Requirements

Required — must be able to teach all three:

• BJJ: 2+ years teaching experience; brown belt or higher strongly preferred, plus recognized instructor credentials (Gracie Combatives, Gracie Survival Tactics, Rener Gracie programs, or equivalent). Co-ed teaching experience essential.
• CQC: Military, law enforcement, or serious combatives background; experience with striking, weapon defense, and multi-attacker scenarios
• Combat Conditioning: Practical programming background for combatives (CSCS, CF-L2, or comparable experience). Formal certification preferred but not required if the coaching track record is there.

• Based in the Phoenix metro area
• Exceptional communication, empathy, and motivational skills — you build people up, you don't break them down
• Trauma-informed instruction background a plus
• Must pass background check
• Must carry or obtain personal general liability insurance (minimum $1M per occurrence) with United Defense Tactical named as Additional Insured; proof required prior to starting

Pay

Contract role – $45 per class for the first 60 days, $65 per class thereafter. Negotiable for top candidates with elite credentials.

Schedule

Flexible part-time (2–4 classes, 4–6 hours/week initially; scales with membership growth). Evenings and weekends prioritized.

Benefits

• Flexible contract with a clear path to increased hours as enrollment grows
• Full access to our facility — BJJ mats, padded suits, and laser-based simulators for the most realistic scenario training available
• Free membership and team support events
• Be part of a mission that directly improves lives and community safety
• Instructor lineage tied to Special Forces and law enforcement backgrounds — you'll be teaching alongside serious professionals