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Premier Martial Arts

Martial Arts Instructor

Bear, DE · On-site

$1.8K - $2.7K/mo

Premier Martial Arts has the vision, the tools, and infrastructure to support your martial arts professional dreams! Compensation: $1,800.00 - $2,700.00 per month Premier Martial Arts, where your ...

Music & Arts

Music Sales Advisors

Middletown, DE · On-site

  • Retirement

Promote the Music & Arts lesson program * Create business by networking with teachers/schools, churches, and community organizations * Develop customer relationships and provide compelling sales ...

Music & Arts

Music Sales Advisors

Middletown, DE · On-site

  • Retirement

Promote the Music & Arts lesson program * Create business by networking with teachers/schools, churches, and community organizations * Develop customer relationships and provide compelling sales ...

Music & Arts

Music Sales Advisors

Camden, DE · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Promote the Music & Arts lesson program * Create business by networking with teachers/schools, churches, and community organizations * Develop customer relationships and provide compelling sales ...

Music & Arts

Music Sales Advisors

Camden, DE · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Promote the Music & Arts lesson program * Create business by networking with teachers/schools, churches, and community organizations * Develop customer relationships and provide compelling sales ...

Music & Arts

Music Teacher Store 7170

Middletown, DE

  • Retirement

At Music & Arts, we provide the tools and support for you to focus on what matters most: teaching ... Professional teaching memberships or certifications. * 8+ years of teaching experience, especially ...

Music & Arts

Music Teacher Store 7171

Camden, DE · On-site

  • Retirement

At Music & Arts, we provide the tools and support for you to focus on what matters most: teaching ... Professional teaching memberships or certifications. * 8+ years of teaching experience, especially ...

Music & Arts

Music Teacher Store 7170

Middletown, DE · On-site

  • Retirement

At Music & Arts, we provide the tools and support for you to focus on what matters most: teaching ... Professional teaching memberships or certifications. * 8+ years of teaching experience, especially ...

Music & Arts

Music Teacher Store 7171

Camden, DE · On-site

  • Retirement

At Music & Arts, we provide the tools and support for you to focus on what matters most: teaching ... Professional teaching memberships or certifications. * 8+ years of teaching experience, especially ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for professional artist in Delaware is $24.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a professional artist?

Professional artists are individuals who create visual, performance, or digital art as their main occupation or source of income. They may work in various media, including painting, sculpture, photography, illustration, or digital design. Professional artists often exhibit their work in galleries, sell pieces to collectors, or take on commissions. They might also collaborate with businesses, publishers, or organizations to create custom works. In addition to creating art, many professional artists engage in activities such as teaching, curating, or participating in public art projects.

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To thrive as a Professional Artist, strong drawing or painting ability, creativity, and a solid understanding of art theory and techniques—often supported by a degree in fine arts—are essential. Familiarity with digital art software like Adobe Creative Suite, as well as traditional media and portfolio management platforms, is highly valuable. Standout soft skills include self-motivation, adaptability, and effective communication to market work and collaborate with clients or galleries. These skills are important for producing compelling art, building a recognizable brand, and achieving sustainable success in a competitive industry.

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Professional artists often encounter challenges such as aligning their creative vision with a client's expectations, managing timelines, and navigating feedback or revision requests. Clear communication at the outset is crucial to ensure that both parties understand the project goals and deliverables. Additionally, artists must balance their artistic integrity with the need to adapt their style or process to meet client needs, all while adhering to deadlines and maintaining a positive working relationship.

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CredentialsArt degrees, portfolios, artistic certificationsDesign degrees, software proficiency, portfolios
Work EnvironmentArt studios, galleries, freelanceAdvertising agencies, corporate offices, freelance
Industry UsageFine arts, exhibitions, commissionsMarketing, branding, digital media

While both Professional Artists and Graphic Designers create visual content, Professional Artists focus on fine arts, personal expression, and exhibitions, often working independently or in galleries. Graphic Designers primarily develop visual solutions for brands, marketing, and digital media, often working within corporate or agency settings. Both roles require strong artistic skills and portfolios but differ in purpose, environment, and industry focus.

What does a professional artist do?

A professional artist creates visual works such as paintings, sculptures, illustrations, or digital art for clients, galleries, or commercial projects. They often develop a portfolio, use tools like brushes or digital software, and may work independently or for organizations, adhering to deadlines and client specifications.

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Infographic showing various Professional Artist job openings in Delaware as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,307 per year, or $24.7 per hour.

Martial Arts Instructor

Premier Martial Arts

Bear, DE • On-site

$1.8K - $2.7K/mo

Part-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity for advancement

Premier Martial Arts has been in business for more than 20 years, and since our founding in 1998 we have helped thousands of students of all ages realize their full potential. Premier Martial Arts delivers a best-in-class martial arts experience that helps our students develop the personal skills that are necessary to build a successful life. Our mastery of teaching martial arts over the past two decades is evident in our structured and thorough curriculum, which is standardized across our 100+ locations across the United States, Canada and England.
Our curriculum focuses on character development far beyond the importance of self-defense. We teach our young students how to respect their elders, how to be accountable, how to focus and how to stay in shape in a fun and exciting atmosphere. We empower our adult students with the self-confidence to overcome anxieties and trauma, in an environment that fosters inclusion and social belonging.
Job Summary:
The head instructor at a Premier Martial Arts location is someone who is passionate about changing lives through day-to-day martial arts instruction. An outgoing and leadership-driven personality is a must. A person who can not only teach but more importantly inspire others to be the best version of themselves is required. A PMA instructor utilizes the tools given to them to impact as many people as possible, is always a student and never lets their ego get the best of them. A learning attitude is key to the success of this position.
Responsibilities:
  • Providing A+ Quality of Class Instruction:
  • Instruction of High Energy, Benefit Driven, and "educating" classes
  • Customer Relations with the students and parents
  • Curriculum Testing of Students
  • Marketing
  • Appointment Setting
  • Events- Birthday Parties, Parent's Night Out

Qualifications:
  • Prior Martial Arts Experience
  • Black Belt Certificate is necessary
  • Organized-Self Starter
  • Service First Mentality

Benefits/Perks:
  • Continuing education and opportunities

Premier Martial Arts Ranking: We provide hands-on martial arts training to both black belts and color belts
  • Karate
  • Sport Karate
  • Tae-Kwon-Do
  • Kali
  • Submission Grappling

1st-3rd Krav Maga Specific Ranks Available
  • Sport-Weapons- Bo Staff, Nunchucks, Escrima Stick, Kamas, Sword, Double Nunchuks

Quarterly Live Events Held Across The Nation:
  • Curriculum Colleges
  • Certified Instructor Training Courses
  • Annual Awards Dinner
  • Annual Conference with Outside Guest Speakers

Premier Martial Arts Tournament Circuit for Students and Instructors
Upward Mobility Available:
  • Full time instructor
  • Head Instructor
  • Manager
  • Multi-Unit Manager
  • Regional Manager
  • Owner

If you are interested in working for a martial arts company dedicated to your growth and success, all while being able to impact your community, look no further!
Premier Martial Arts has the vision, the tools, and infrastructure to support your martial arts professional dreams!
Compensation: $1,800.00 - $2,700.00 per month
Premier Martial Arts, where your passion for martial arts meets business success!
At Premier Martial Arts we feel that it's time for martial arts instructors to have a real opportunity to grow in the martial arts industry as a true professional.
WHAT IS PREMIER MARTIAL ARTS?
With more than 100+ locations across the U.S., Premier Martial Arts empowers thousands of students of all ages on a daily basis. While our approach to martial arts focuses on a combination of techniques found in these effective disciplines: Krav Maga, Kickboxing, Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Jiu-Jitsu, and Kali, Premier Martial Arts goes above and beyond the punching and kicking by focusing on self-improvement.
Our students learn concepts and receive coaching in concentration, goal setting, self-discipline, and confidence that help to keep them on track in life. Our students get to have their personal trainer and success coach all in one.
You see, as martial arts instructors, we have a unique ability to help our youth students during such an influential time of their lives. This means we must take great pride in our education to maximize our potential as educators, communicators, instructors, and community leaders. As for our adult members, we must expand our knowledge in real-world self-defense and fitness to lead them to a more fulfilled and fearless life.
If you are interested in working for a martial arts company dedicated to your growth and success, all while being able to impact your community, look no further!
Premier Martial Arts has the vision, the tools, and infrastructure to support your martial arts professional dreams!
START YOUR CAREER WITH PREMIER MARTIAL ARTS TODAY!
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Premier Martial Arts Corporate.

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