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Martial Arts Instructor

Martial Arts Instructor

Impact KidsGlendale Heights, IL, US
21 days ago
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Job description

About Us :

  • Impact Dojo is a young, innovative company revolutionizing the way martial arts is taught to children and adults.
  • Founded in 2015 in the Chicagoland area, Impact Dojo has experienced tremendous growth and is looking for the right people to join its team.

Who We Are Looking For :

  • Impact Dojo is seeking a highly motivated, energetic, professional black belt instructor who believes deeply in the organization’s mission and who displays a record of achievement in effective supervision & management of youth, teaching martial arts skills and techniques, building positive relationships, and ensuring the safety and well-being of people of all ages.   We are a growing corporation and need an instructor who has experience working with children between the ages of 4 and 18.
  • The ideal candidate would be a martial artist with considerable skill in an art form compatible with karate and be passionate about teaching martial arts.
  • This individual must provide constructive criticism, implement company curriculum, and be a team player.  Also demonstrate outstanding communication skills with children and their parents, which include the ability to use clear, concise, and grammatically correct written and oral language in all aspects of professional interaction with students, their families, peers, the leadership team and the larger community.
  • A Child abuse clearance and criminal checks are required.
  • Experience Requirements :

  • A Minimum of 2 years of previous experience working with children; examples include but are not limited to :   academic / athletic tutoring, camp counselor, and youth volunteer.
  • Martial Arts teaching experience (1 – 5 years minimum) required.
  • Certification Requirements :

  • Teaching certification (preferred not required) Education Requirements : Bachelor’s degree (preferred but not required) Essential Job Responsibilities : The Martial Arts Instructor is responsible for the supervision of students, giving martial arts-specific instruction, providing a safe and fun learning environment, and serving as a positive role model for students.
  • Provide daily martial arts instruction to students between the ages of 4 and 18 with different ability levels.
  • Demonstrate martial arts techniques, explaining the principles behind them, observe and assess students performing martial arts, and give them feedback on their progress.
  • Group supervision of students with attention to :

  • behavior and group management, health and safety, security, and personal and skill development.
  • Ensure the safety of students and team members in and out of the martial arts area, and teach safe training habits.
  • Enforce all martial arts rules and regulations.  Organize and prepare daily lesson plans in a fun and creative manner.
  • Use effective classroom management skills to lead the activity and effectively create a fun environment where everyone feels included.
  • Work effectively with fellow Activity Specialists and collaborate on daily responsibilities.
  • Serve as a positive role model to students.
  • Follow the Impact Dojo Code of Conduct and maintain the Impact Dojo look at all times.
  • Exhibit Impact Martial Arts Core Values at all times and adhere to all company policies.
  • Have fun!
  • Position Competencies for Success :

  • Knowledge and ability in your martial arts discipline.
  • Understand and support the mission of the organization.
  • The ability to work effectively with others in all levels of the organization in a professional manner.
  • Positive attitude and commitment to the growth and development of youth.
  • Commitment to producing consistent, high-quality work, and commitment to the growth of the organization.
  • Excellent judgment, ability to identify problems and works quickly to find solutions.
  • Patient, caring, and creative.
  • Flexible, adaptive, and a team player.
  • Desire to make a difference in the life of a child.
  • Working Conditions and Physical Requirements :

  • Be willing to travel.
  • Ability to respond to emergency situations that may require running and climbing stairs.
  • Good physical condition which enables candidate to execute all responsibilities associated with this position.   Powered by JazzHR
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