Martial Arts Coach: All Ages, Belt Progression & Safety

YMCA; Milford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA in Milford Charter Township, MI is looking for a Martial Arts Instructor to teach students of all ages, emphasizing safety and core YMCA values. You will create progressive lesson plans, monitor belt progression, and communicate with families to ensure a quality program.

You will also track attendance, conduct skill evaluations, and help coordinate belt-testing events while following safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months or more of related experience preferred.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications preferred.
• Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training prior to first day. Complete other online and in-person training as required.

Responsibilities

• Create lesson plans to ensure skill progression for all ages advancing in belt levels.
• Plan and communicate belt-testing event to promote students within the class.
• Plan and prepare skill progression specific to martial arts for each class.
• Instruct martial arts skill progression for all ages advancing in belt levels.
• Ensure students are using proper form and structure.
• Responsible for martial arts students' supervision and safety.
• Accurately track class attendance.
• Provide parent communication through daily connections, orientations and class overviews.
• Complete skill evaluations for each student in class and keep skill cards up to date for class selection and progression awards.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Positive attitude

Experience with children

Diversity experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

First Aid certification

AED certification

Child Abuse Prevention training

Job description

The YMCA in Milford Charter Township, MI is looking for a Martial Arts Instructor to teach students of all ages, emphasizing safety and core YMCA values. You will create progressive lesson plans, monitor belt progression, and communicate with families to ensure a quality program.

You will also track attendance, conduct skill evaluations, and help coordinate belt-testing events while following safety protocols and emergency procedures.