Youth Karate Coach — Part-Time Community Program Lead

YMCA of Greater Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is seeking a part-time Karate Instructor to deliver programming at the West End YMCA Health & Fitness Centre. You will develop weekly lesson plans, ensure safety, and support participants across youth programs.

You will coordinate with the Lead Instructor, track progress, communicate with families, and help foster a welcoming, inclusive YMCA environment. This role offers part-time hours with evenings and weekends possible.

Qualifications

• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification OR Intermediate First Aid and CPR Level C certification issued by a WSIB approved provider prior to the first day of work.
• Minimum 1 year of active Karate training.
• Experience teaching Youth Leadership is 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 belonging.
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 progress to parents and Supervisor.
• Maintain accurate weekly progress sheets and records for participants.
• Take attendance and sign participants in/out of the program.
• Ensure equipment is safe and report any malfunctions.
• Build relationships with members and share the YMCA story.
• Ensure qualifications and certifications are current.
• Participate in scheduled programs, meetings, and events.
• Collaborate with program members, volunteers, and staff to access other YMCA programs at this location.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Karate training

First Aid/CPR

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Flexible scheduling

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is seeking a part-time Karate Instructor to deliver programming at the West End YMCA Health & Fitness Centre. You will develop weekly lesson plans, ensure safety, and support participants across youth programs.

You will coordinate with the Lead Instructor, track progress, communicate with families, and help foster a welcoming, inclusive YMCA environment. This role offers part-time hours with evenings and weekends possible.