Karate Class Assistant (Volunteer)

La2050; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an organization focused on empowering visually impaired students through Karate classes. This role offers a unique opportunity to help students develop agility, strength, and confidence while creating a safe and supportive learning environment. Your enthusiasm and energy will play a vital role in assisting students as they embrace the challenges of sight loss. If you're passionate about making a difference and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• No prior Karate experience required.
• Must be energetic and create a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in executing exercises during Karate classes.
• Set up and clean mats for class.

Skills

Energetic

Ability to lift 25lbs

Communication skills

Job description

Braille Institute is committed to eliminating blindness and severe sight loss as barriers to a fulfilling life.

Through educational training, programs, and services, Braille Institute helps tens of thousands of people each year regain and maintain their independence. Braille's educational, social, and recreational programs are provided in an environment of hope and encouragement, seeking to reinforce the confidence, self-esteem, and dignity of those who are visually impaired and enabling them to live, attend school, and work as they choose.

About this job

Help a student embrace the challenge of sight loss and live well in Karate classes, designed to help blind and visually impaired students develop agility, strength, and speed, improving muscle tone and endurance.

1. Assist students in executing exercises performed by instructor.
2. Communicate issues or concerns with instructor as needed.
3. Set up mats for class.
4. Clean and store mats.
5. Assist instructor as needed.

Qualifications

1. No Karate experience needed.
2. Ideal candidate will be energetic.
3. Create a safe and supportive learning environment for students.
4. Ability to lift up to 25lbs.
5. Availability on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
6. Volunteers can work one or both shifts.