How you Will Power our Purpose (Job Summary)

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 Martial Arts Instructor, you help students develop and master skills in Tae Know Do & Jiu-Jitsu. Most importantly, you show children that Martial Arts is fun! Apply today!

How You Will Make an Impact (Essential Functions)

• 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.

What You Bring to the Community Enterprise

• You have a high school diploma or equivalent and are 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.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hiring).
• Additional certifications in martial arts disciplines such as Tae Kwon Do or mixed martial arts are preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• You quickly learn from failure and value feedback in an effort to continuously improve.
• You are a team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude and you can work well with others.
• You listen for understanding and meaning. You speak and write effectively.
• You build good customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.
• You 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.

• Benefit from a free household YMCA membership, enriching both your life and the lives of others.
• Access retirement planning options to secure your future.
• Enhance your skills through participation in learning and development workshops.
• Exclusive cell phone plan discounts for AT&T and T-Mobile/Sprint users.
• Discounts on programs and services to make your YMCA experience even more rewarding.

The Greater Austin YMCA is a nonprofit community enterprise with a vision to cultivate thriving communities across Central Texas where every person benefits from an empowered and well-educated childhood, equitable access to opportunities, resulting in an elevated quality of life and the promise of a sustainable future. Founded in 1953 and anchored in three Central Texas counties, the Y has served close to 500,000 people and provided more than $30M in financial assistance and program subsidies over the past 10 years. We operate 8 community centers and Camp Moody along with 6 early childhood education centers, 60 afterschool programs on school campuses in four districts, and 20 summer camps, with 1500 staff team members, 1000 volunteers, and a $47M annual operating budget.

Additional Information:

The organization has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

The Greater Austin YMCA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Greater Austin YMCA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which we have employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.