TEMP-Martial Arts Instructor

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values
Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:
1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

The Tech Temp Martial Arts Instructor is responsible for leading safe, effective, and engaging martial arts classes at the Georgia Tech Campus Recreation Center. The instructor will work with a diverse community of students, staff, and members to provide high-quality martial arts instruction in a welcoming and inclusive environment. This position offers a great opportunity for experienced martial arts instructors to inspire and motivate others to achieve their health and fitness goals. This position reports to the Assistant Director, Fitness. Per policy, employment in this Tech Temp role is limited to 1,300 hours within a 12-month period. Parking is not covered by the employer.

Job Duty 1 -
Directly oversee the Official's Development Program, which includes hiring, scheduling, training, and evaluating of on-field/court performance of intramural student officials.

Job Duty 2 -
Provide guidance, support, and oversight for Sport Clubs and the Sport Club Executive Council to
include leadership initiatives.

Job Duty 3 -
Assist with day-to-day operations of the Tech Wreck Summer and Break Camps

Job Duty 4 -
Oversee the hiring and payroll for all student employees for Competitive Sport.

Job Duty 5 -
Ensure all Competitive Sports activities are following Georgia Tech and CRC risk management
guidelines.

Job Duty 6 -
Perform other duties as assigned.

• Prior experience teaching martial arts in a group or private setting.
• CPR/AED certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate participants in a positive, supportive manner.
• Martial Art specific qualifications:

  • Hapkido, Taido, and Karate Black Belt (1st Dan or higher) from the recognized style.

  • Taekwondo Kukkiwon-certified Black Belt.

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Purple Belt or higher (Black Belt preferred).

  • Judo Black Belt (Shodan) with national certification.

  • Muay Thai Certified instructor from a recognized organization or gym.

  • Krav Maga Certified instructor from an accredited organization.

  • Capoeira Recognized rank under a Mestre or Contra-Mestre.

  • Aikido Black Belt (Shodan) from a recognized Aikido school.

  • Wing Chun / Kung Fu Instructor certification or recognized lineage.

  • Jeet Kune Do / Silat / Systema / Sambo / MMA Instructor-level certification or competitive experience.

SKILLS
Strong verbal and written communication skills; organizational skills; and ability to
work independently and part of a cohesive team. Demonstrated history of effective decision-making
skills and leadership development competencies. Demonstrated success managing, supervising,
and mentoring student employees. Demonstrated integrity, ethics, and commitment to diversity and
inclusion

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individuals race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

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