The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is not only the premiere non-profit in Los Angeles, it is also a great place to work, make a difference in your community and meet like-minded individuals. With twenty-six branches, three camps and over fifty child care sites, the LA Y is a highly-collaborative, rewarding and fun environment where you will discover your passion, grow your career and make an impact!

We believe in the four Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility and understand that our staff are our biggest asset! We strive to create high-performing, strong teams in each of our branches and are looking for passionate and enthusiastic staff who will help us to strengthen our impact, empower our community and deliver incredible programming!

Position Description

Grow as a professional while making a difference in children's lives!

The Karate Instructor will teach the fundamentals of Martial Arts. Duties also include overseeing paperwork (roll and sign-in sheets) and assisting with program promotion.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Graduate or GED. College education preferred
• Strong background and minimum 1 year experience teaching martial arts to children
• Programming/curriculum planning
• Experience working with children
• Ability to communicate effectively and relate to youth.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse group of individuals
• Strong character values, communication skills, emotional maturity
• Current EMSA First Aid, Adult, and Child CPR and AED Certifications - (ARC, AHA, and ASHI certifications only)
• This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify check. For more information about E-Verify, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview.