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The Martial Arts Instructor will be responsible for working with children/teens to promote the enjoyment of martial arts.
Job Description
Salary: $22.00 Hourly
To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.
The Ridgewood YMCA is seeking a Martial Arts Instructor who will be responsible for working with children/teens to promote the enjoyment of martial arts while improving physical competence, developing confidence, and teaching basic skill development. The overall major functions of the Martial Arts Instructor also include:
- Provide a fun, safe, and positive experience for all participants.
- Demonstrate strong service and hospitality with all constituents, including, but not limited to, program participants and parents/guardians.
- Create an all-inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- Teach progressive lessons and provide opportunities to demonstrate learned skills.
- Encourage a lifetime participation in sports and physical activity.
- Embody the YMCA Core Values.
Benefits:
The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience teaching children/teens martial arts in a structured setting.
- Must be able to provide a martial arts instructor certification by a recognized body beyond belt rank and ability.
- Current Child Abuse Prevention certificate.
- Current First Aid/CPR certifications.
- Must attend the YMCA Coaching 101 Training within ninety (90) days of hire.
- Must receive the CDC HEADS UP Concussion in Youth Sports certificate within thirty (30) days of hire.
- Knowledge of youth development stages.
- Content expert in designated martial arts.
- Ability to communicate effectively with members of all ages.
Essential Functions
- Work with the supervisor to develop program objectives and goals for each program session.
- As needed, create a written lesson plan for the program session that is age-appropriate and progressive.
- Provide supervision of the participants in line with YMCA program standards and guidelines (i.e., ratio, attendance).
- Be able to modify lesson plans and instruction to meet the needs of the participants.
- Communicate with parents/guardians regarding the progress of their child/teen and registration for the next session.
- Communicate to parents/guardians about additional YMCA opportunities that can benefit them or their child/teen.
- Create an environment that is encouraging to all participants regardless of skill level.
- Inform the Manager on Duty (MOD) regarding any incident reports that need to be filled out.
- Have a thorough knowledge of branch emergency procedures and take appropriate actions in emergency situations.
- Actively participate in designated meetings, training sessions, and special events.
- Record accurate attendance for all classes.
- Ensure the cleanliness of the program space during all activities.
- Work with the Supervisor to develop and lead program promotion and recruitment efforts.