Activity Specialist - Karate

JCC Association of North America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Hebrew Educational Society in Brooklyn, NY seeks an Activity Specialist to lead karate instruction for K–5 after school. You will teach proper techniques, discipline, respect, and sportsmanship while ensuring participant safety.

The ideal candidate will hold a martial arts certification or rank, have experience teaching children, and understand child development and classroom management. Hours are Monday–Friday from 2:20 PM to 5:30 PM, with compensation under $25,000.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching karate or martial arts to children.
• Appropriate martial arts certification, rank, or equivalent instructional experience.
• Knowledge of child development and classroom management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead age-appropriate karate instruction for K-5.
• Teach proper techniques, discipline, respect, and sportsmanship.
• Ensure participant safety during instructional activities.
• Monitor participant progress and encourage skill development.
• Collaborate with program staff to support participant engagement and positive behavior.

Skills

Martial arts instruction

Child development knowledge

Classroom management

Education

Martial arts certification/rank

Job description

Location and Job Title:

Activity Specialist - Karate
Hebrew Educational Society
9502 Seaview Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236

Principal Responsibilities:

• Plan and lead age-appropriate (K-5) karate instruction.
• Teach proper techniques, discipline, respect, and sportsmanship.
• Ensure participant safety during all instructional activities.
• Monitor participant progress and encourage skill development.
• Collaborate with program staff to support participant engagement and positive behavior.

Minimum Qualifications:

Hours of Program - Monday - Friday from 2:20PM - 5:30PM.
The position will be 3+ hours during the above timeframe? Experience teaching karate or martial arts to children.

• Appropriate martial arts certification, rank, or equivalent instructional experience.
• Knowledge of child development and classroom management techniques.

Salary:

Under $25,000

Agency Information:

The Hebrew Educational Society, a thriving multi-service, comprehensive community center located in southeast Brooklyn, provides a diverse array of programs and services within a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment that is inclusive of people of all ages and ability levels. Programs include Early Childhood, After School, Camps, Athletic and Aquatic Activities, Older Adults & People with disabilities.