Martial Arts Instructor

Who We Are Looking For

Impact Dojo is seeking a highly motivated, energetic, professional black belt instructor who believes deeply in the organization’s mission and who displays a record of achievement in the effective supervision and management of youth, teaching martial arts skills and techniques, building positive relationships, and ensuring the safety and well‑being of people of all ages. We need an instructor who has experience working with children between the ages of 4 and 18.

A child abuse clearance and criminal checks are required.

A minimum of 2 years of previous experience working with children; examples include but are not limited to academic/athletic tutoring, camp counselor, and youth volunteer. Martial arts teaching experience (1–5 years minimum) required.

Teaching certification (preferred but not required).

Bachelor’s degree (preferred but not required).

• Provide daily martial arts instruction to students between the ages of 4 and 18 with different ability levels.
• Demonstrate martial arts techniques, explaining the principles behind them, observe and assess students performing martial arts, and give them feedback on their progress.
• Group supervision of students with attention to behavior, group management, health and safety, security, and personal and skill development.
• Ensure the safety of students and team members in and out of the martial arts area, teach safe training habits, and enforce all martial arts rules and regulations.
• Organize and prepare daily lesson plans in a fun and creative manner.
• Use effective classroom management skills to lead the activity and effectively create a fun environment where everyone feels included.
• Work effectively with fellow Activity Specialists, collaborate on daily responsibilities, and serve as a positive role model to students.
• Follow the Impact Dojo Code of Conduct and maintain the Impact Dojo look at all times.
• Exhibit Impact Martial Arts Core Values at all times and adhere to all company policies.
• Have fun!

• Knowledge and ability in your martial arts discipline.
• Understand and support the mission of the organization.
• The ability to work effectively with others at all levels of the organization in a professional manner.
• Positive attitude and commitment to the growth and development of youth.
• Commitment to producing consistent, high‑quality work, and commitment to the growth of the organization. Excellent judgment, ability to identify problems and works quickly to find solutions.
• Patient, caring, and creative.
• Flexible, adaptive, and a team player.
• Desire to make a difference in the life of a child.

Be willing to travel. Ability to respond to emergency situations that may require running and climbing stairs. Good physical condition which enables candidate to execute all responsibilities associated with this position.