Camp Martial Arts Teacher at William Allen Middle School

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Job Category: WAMS

Requisition Number: CAMPM
002451

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Posted:
February 5, 2026
• Full-Time

William Allen Middle School, Moorestown, NJ 08057, USA

Join our [SITE NAME] team in [CITY] as a Martial Arts Teacher and inspire young minds at camp!

Are you ready for an unforgettable summer adventure? At ESF Camps, we are on a mission to create an extraordinary summer experience for campers from preschool to 8th grade, and we are looking for energetic, passionate people to join us and make a positive impact while having a blast!

As a Martial Arts Teacher, you will teach and inspire campers, pre-school–8th grade (Junior Camp, Senior Camp, Specialty Camps), in the world of martial arts. The emphasis is on safety, skill building, and fun.

• Inspire Young Minds:
  Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children while receiving comprehensive training and support.
• Unleash Your Potential:
  We offer opportunities for internships, fieldwork, and continuing education credits.
• Become a Leader:
  Gain valuable leadership experience as you supervise and mentor children.
• Positive Environment:
  Experience being part of a team guided by ESF Core Values.
• Convenient Summer
  
  Schedule:
  
  Enjoy nights and weekends off.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program:
  Increase your earnings through referrals from your network.
• Free
  
  Certifications:
  
  Reimbursements available for qualified roles.
• Camp Tuition:
  Enjoy a significantly discounted tuition rate exclusively for Team members’ children.

• Daily martial arts instruction to campers K–8th grades with various skill levels.
• Provide safe martial arts training based on progression, repetition, problem-solving, respect, friendship, and community.
• Dive into the camp day by promoting and leading daily activities and projects with enthusiasm, collaborating with counselors and fellow instructors.
• Safety & Positive Group Management:
  Ensure the safety and well-being of campers with an emphasis on positive behavior; promptly report concerns to the Site Director.
• Be a role model:
  Supervise campers and foster a positive and safe environment; demonstrate ESF Core Values and code daily.
• Maintain communication with campers, families, peers, and leadership team.

• Martial Arts background with training in an established system; black belt or equivalent level.
• Education:
  
  Minimum two years of college; bachelor’s degree preferred (Physical Education or Kinesiology preferred).
• Experience:
  
  Experience teaching and working with children; martial arts teaching experience (1–3 years minimum) and prior camp experience preferred.
• Hours:
  
  Typically 8:15 am to 3:45 pm, Monday–Friday, with opportunities for extended hours.
• Schedule Commitment:
  Any schedule changes must be pre-approved by the site director.
• Required Training:
  Complete all ESF and state-mandated training and onboarding.
• Dress Code:
  Maintain the ESF look (camp uniform) and embody the spirit of the camp.
• Teach & Inspire:
  Implement ESF curriculum; actively engage campers and bring lesson plans to life.
• Additional Teaching Duties:
  Provide daily instruction and adapt to various skill levels; promote safe training and community values.
• Safety & Group Management:
  Enforce martial arts rules and ensure safety of campers and team members in and out of the martial arts areas.

• Push/pull, lift, and carry a minimum of 35 pounds; work outside, upright, and mobile for 6–8 hours per day.
• Respond to emergencies, including running (up to 1 mile) and ascending stairs without undue exertion.

• Directly report to the Camp Director, with additional accountability to the Site Director.

• This job description is subject to change at any time.

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