Karate Instructor Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Education / Teaching

Salary Rate: $20.50 – Check out the YMCA’s !

Location:

West End YMCA Health & Fitness Centre

Work Hours:

4-8 hours per week

Employment Type:

Contract Part Time Hourly (12 Months)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated

Start Date:

July 3, 2026

Final date to receive applications:
June 26, 2026 at 5:00pm

Be the Spark! Join our passionate team of Health & Fitness Instructors and help us to achieve great things in our community!

The Karate Instructor delivers programming, develops short term lesson plans incorporating physical literacy guidelines and ensuring the unique needs of the participants are met. Instructors maintain a safe environment at all times.

In this role, you will:

Instruct participants in the YMCA Karate Program

Develop and implement sequential weekly lesson plans based on the YMCA program syllabus

Assist the Lead Instructor with Gradings

Recognize participant learning styles and deliver content accordingly

Coach and develop participants for success

Communicate (verbally and in writing) each child's progress to parents and Supervisor

Maintain accurate, up-to-date weekly progress sheets and records for participants

Take attendance, ensuring participants are signed into and out of the program

Take down equipment as required, simultaneously checking that equipment is safe and in good repair (report immediately all malfunctions and remove the damaged equipment immediately from circulation)

Build relationships with members and seek opportunities to share the YMCA story and educate members and guests about the YMCA as a Charity

Ensure qualifications and certifications as required by the YMCA and regulatory standards are current at all times

Actively participate in scheduled programs, meetings, and special events

Collaborate with individual program members, program volunteers, and YMCA program staff, assisting and encouraging program members to access additional appropriate programs offered at this location

Perform other duties as assigned

You bring:

Current Standard First Aid & CPR level C is an asset

Minimum 1 year of active Karate training

Experience teaching Youth Leadership an asset

Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Flexibility regarding schedule, including days, evenings and weekends

Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging

What you need to succeed:

Commitment to the YMCA’s

Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services

YMCA

Competencies:

Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities.

See what you can expect from the YMCA .

Joining the Y means contributing to over 170 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services, such as health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2025–2030 strategic plan, , which outlines how we are focused on building communities where people feel healthier and more connected to their neighbours.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples,…