Are you a Martial Arts Instructor with a passion for childhood development and making an impact in the community?

If so, we are looking for both full-time and part-time instructors for our brand-new studio in South Elgin.

If the following information describes you, then we would love to meet you!

Position Overview

Premier Martial Arts of Fox Valley (PMA) is embarking on a journey to impact the lives of children (and adults) in the Fox Valley area.

The beauty of martial arts training is that it teaches self-discipline and focus which can make a positive impact on people’s lives. There are very few career paths that allow you to have genuine job satisfaction and financial success!

A successful person in this role will have an outgoing personality and demonstrates a genuinely caring attitude toward the people they serve. In short, we are looking for people who are humble, hungry, and smart!

Responsibilities

• Instruct classes in a high-energy, “edutainment” format using PMA’s proven methodology.
• Oversee student ranking, tracking/reporting, belt testing, and graduations.
• Serve as a role model, standard-bearer, and character educator for our students.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with students and their families.
• Assist with management of the studio (class schedules, supplies, and merchandise ordering).
• Conduct introduction classes for large groups in local community settings.
• Ensure the studio is clean (daily sanitizing) and upholds the PMA brand standards.
• Complete ongoing PMA skills training and instructional learning on a quarterly and annual basis.
• Demonstrate a commitment to personal development and growth.
• Assist the Sales Manager with marketing and lead generation programs.
• Achieve membership upgrade goals and student retention goals.
• Develop relationships with community leaders and local educators in the school district.
• Represent PMA at promotional activities and special events.
• Participate and lead regional PMA tournaments.

Qualifications

• Service mentality is a MUST
• 3 years instructional experience in martial arts highly preferred
• Willingness to earn PMA International Black Belt within established timeframe is required
• Interest and passion in childhood development is a must.
• Organized-Self Starter, able to take responsibility for various aspects of class instruction
• Growth mindset: Must be willing to receive and implement feedback rapidly
• Available evenings and weekends.
• Must complete a successful background check.

You are a fit for PMA if you:

• Are passionate about changing lives through martial arts instruction.
• Have an outgoing personality and servant-leader mindset.
• Enjoy working with and empowering children and adults.
• Seek to inspire others to be the best version of themselves.
• Have a desire to provide a best-in-class experience for our students.
• Actively demonstrate a commitment to personal development.
• Are open to learning new concepts and principles.
• Love to work with kids in a fun, good-natured, environment.
• Believe in the power of "edutainment" as a way of teaching.

Available Shifts/Classes:

• Monday-Friday 8am - 9pm 
• Saturday and Sunday's 8am - 4pm

Paid Training & Events:

• Instructor Performance College
• Certified Instructor Training
• Annual Conferences with over 1,000 PMA team members
• Premier Martial Arts Tournament Circuit 

Upward Mobility Available:

• Head Instructor 
• General Manager
• Ownership of your own studio

Premier Martial Arts of Fox Valley is an independently owned and operated franchise of Premier Martial Arts. Your application will go directly to the franchisee and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchise location. Successful completion of a background check is required before employment begins.