Taekwondo Instructor (Hays)

About the Role

Our Martial Arts Program teaches children how to use their strength effectively, maintain cardiovascular fitness, and improve flexibility and coordination. Embracing the mental and spiritual elements of martial arts will help students build confidence, self-control, and self-esteem. As a Taekwondo Instructor, you help students develop and master skills in Taekwondo & Jiu-Jitsu. Most importantly, you show children that Martial Arts is fun!

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead engaging and effective classes for students of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners (ages 6-adult).
• Provide personalized instruction and feedback to help students improve their technique, stamina, and overall performance.
• Create a safe and inclusive training environment that promotes respect, discipline, and teamwork.
• Assist with gym maintenance and cleanliness to ensure a comfortable and professional atmosphere.
• Develop and implement training programs and curriculum to suit the needs of different age groups and skill levels.
• Encourage and motivate students to set and achieve their fitness and martial arts goals.
• Stay up to date with the latest training techniques, trends, and safety guidelines.
• Supervise assistant instructors.
• Ensure the classroom is clean and safe.
• Promote the YMCA's character values, mission, wellness philosophy, and role in the community.
• Lead by example the Y’s mission, vision, and values with program participants, members, staff, and guests.
• Become an Ambassador of the Y’s work and culture by being the ultimate storyteller of who we are as an organization and brand.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Black Belt in Taekwondo.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications (must be obtained within 30 days of employment).
• Previous experience as a martial arts instructor, preferably with experience working with youth and adults.
• Strong knowledge of boxing techniques, self-defense, and martial arts principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and motivate a diverse group of students.
• Demonstrated ability to create and deliver dynamic and age-appropriate training sessions.
• Additional certifications in martial arts disciplines such as Tae Kwon Do or mixed martial arts are preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Skills

• Quickly learn from failure and value feedback in an effort to continuously improve.
• Team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude and ability to work well with others.
• Listen for understanding and meaning.
• Speak and write effectively.
• Build good customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.
• Leverage people’s differences as strengths.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment, furniture, and/or children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.