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The YMCA is seeking a passionate, disciplined, and dedicated Martial Arts Instructor to join our team. This role is focused on inspiring a love of martial arts and personal development in children by providing quality instruction, promoting respect and self-confidence, and ensuring a safe, structured, and supportive environment.

Responsibilities include planning and leading age-appropriate martial arts classes for youth ages 4-12, teaching fundamental skills and techniques (such as stances, strikes, blocks, forms, and basic self-defense), demonstrating drills and controlled sparring (as appropriate), and reinforcing discipline, focus, and respect. Instructors will encourage participant confidence, physical fitness, and personal growth. The ideal candidate will have experience in martial arts (any discipline), prior coaching or instructional experience, strong communication skills, and a genuine passion for working with children.

The Youth Martial Arts Instructor will support the mission of the YMCA by modeling and teaching the core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. If you are motivated by making a positive impact in the lives of children through structured physical activity and character development, we would love to hear from you.

1. Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes/practices/games, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.

1. Answers questions from participants/parents to support them in achieving their goals related to youth development. Maintains working knowledge of sport/activity, and trends to provide effective information and support to participants.

1. Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.

1. Conveys information on sports/activity programs and schedules, and as appropriate, refers participants and parents to other programs.

1. Keeps accurate class records (attendance & progress reports).

1. Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.

1. Prepares and maintains field/gym area before and after program; organizes and puts away class equipment; reports damaged equipment.

1. Officiates sport/activity matches and games as scheduled.

1. Assists in supervision of volunteers involved in sport or activity.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and
perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.

Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Passionate belief in the Y's cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people and finding ways to help and support our neighbors.

2. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

3. Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification must be obtained within the first 60 days

4. Must be at least 16 years old and have experience participating in the area of instruction; previous experience instructing preferred.