Children's Karate Instructor

Amazing Athletes, LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

CPR certification reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Professional development

Job summary

Amazing Athletes, LLC in the Orlando area is seeking an enthusiastic part-time Karate Zoo assistant instructor to lead after-school martial arts classes for preschool and elementary children. The role focuses on building confidence, discipline, focus, and coordination in a fun, energetic environment.

Starting pay is $20/hour during training, increasing to $25/hour after training, with performance-based opportunities up to $40/hour. A flexible, part-time schedule complements school commitments.

Qualifications

• Loves working with kids and creating a fun learning environment.
• Enjoys teaching, staying energetic, patient, and professional.
• Able to follow provided lesson plans and engage preschool to elementary children.

Responsibilities

• Lead after-school karate/martial arts sessions for kids.
• Create a fun, positive learning environment and manage small groups.
• Follow lesson plans and bring activities to life for children.
• Complete DCF background check and childcare clearances.
• Reliable transportation and punctual attendance.

Skills

Child engagement

Teaching

Energetic

Patience

Positive attitude

Lesson delivery

Follow lesson plans

Team player

Job description

Available Locations:

• Winter Garden
• Orlando
• Dr Phillips
• Lake Nona/East Orlando
• Apopka
• Winter Park

Karate Zoo (presented by Amazing Athletes – the nation's leading youth enrichment provider!) introduces children to the exciting world of martial arts through a fun, high-energy, progression-based program. With the help of our lovable Muscle Zoo friends, students learn the fundamentals of martial arts while building confidence, discipline, focus, respect, and coordination. As they develop their skills, students earn colored belts and stripes to celebrate their achievements and progress. Hi-yah!

This is the perfect role for someone who loves working with kids, enjoys teaching and motivating others, and brings energy, patience, and positivity to every class. If you're passionate about helping children stay active, build confidence, and develop valuable life skills through martial arts in a fun and encouraging environment, we'd love to meet you!

• Available during 2pm-4:30pm at least two afternoons per week Mon-Fri (additional morning hours are also available!)
• Must enjoy working with children and creating a fun, positive learning environment
• Passion for science, medicine, education, or hands-on learning
• Comfortable leading small groups of preschool and/or elementary-age children
• Reliable, energetic, patient, and professional
• Must be able to follow lesson plans and bring activities to life in an engaging way
• Must pass a DCF background check and meet all required childcare/school clearance requirements
• Reliable transportation required

Background Check Information

All coaches are required to successfully complete a Department of Children and Families (DCF) background screening as a condition of employment. For more information about the screening requirements, please visit Florida Clearinghouse Information.

• Flexible, part-time schedule that works well with school or another job.
• Paid training and ongoing professional development including pay and reimbursement for CPR and additional certifications/training.
• Starting Pay (Assistant Instructor during training): $20/hour
• Instructor Pay (after successful training): $25/hour
• Performance-based advancement opportunities with pay up to $40/hour.
• Join a fun, supportive team that's passionate about making a difference in children's lives every day.