Martial Arts Instructor

ActivStars Athletics; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 413,000 - 551,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Flexible schedule

Competitive pay

Evenings

Job summary

ActivStars Athletics in Irving is seeking part-time Martial Arts Instructors to teach youth in evening classes. You’ll run classes in your own style within the ActivStars Athletics curriculum, helping kids build confidence, discipline and leadership while earning competitive pay.

The role offers paid training, a flexible schedule (one–two evenings per week), and opportunities to participate in tournaments and camps. Ideal for experienced martial artists who want to teach without running a dojo.

Qualifications

• Black Belt in a traditional forms-based martial art.
• Familiar with kata or forms based on a traditional style.
• Training in Karate, Taekwondo, Kenpo, Kung Fu, or similar system.
• Must be 18 years of age or older and have reliable transportation to travel to class locations.
• Enjoy working with children and families.
• Strong technical foundation, leadership skills, and a passion for mentoring young students.

Responsibilities

• Teach martial arts classes for beginner through advanced youth students.
• Create a fun, positive, and structured learning environment.
• Manage student attendance and class check-in.
• Maintain basic class records.
• Encourage participation in ActivStars Athletics tournaments, camps, and special events.

Skills

Black Belt

Kata knowledge

Karate

Taekwondo

Kenpo

Kung Fu

Leadership

Mentoring

Reliable transportation

Education

Age 18+

Job description

Part-Time Martial Arts Instructor – Teach Kids | Evening Classes | Great Pay

Irving Area

Make a difference in a child's life through martial arts.

For over 35 years, ACTIVSTARS Athletics has been a national leader in youth martial arts programs, helping thousands of students build confidence, discipline, and leadership while having fun.

We are currently seeking passionate Martial Arts Instructors who enjoy working with kids and want a flexible, well-paid part-time opportunity teaching their martial arts style in a positive, structured environment.

Our instructors teach their primary style while following the ActivStars Athletics curriculum outline, which focuses on developing strong fundamentals, character, and life skills.

Learn more at www.activstarsathletics.com

Martial Arts Instructor – Youth Programs (Part-Time Evenings)

Why Instructors Love Teaching with ActivStars Athletics

• Teach your own martial arts style.
• Competitive pay based on enrollment.
• Flexible schedule , typically one to two evenings per week.
• Paid training provided.
• Opportunity to make a real impact in kids' lives.
• Opportunities to participate in tournaments, camps, and events.
• This is an excellent opportunity for experienced martial artists who want to teach without the responsibilities of running their own school.

What You'll Do

• Teach martial arts classes for beginner through advanced youth students.
• Create a fun, positive, and structured learning environment.
• Manage student attendance and class check-in.
• Maintain basic class records.
• Encourage participation in ActivStars Athletics tournaments, camps, and special events.

All new instructors receive paid training , including ActivStars Athletic teaching methods, curriculum guidelines, record-keeping procedures, and hands-on mentoring with a veteran instructor.

Instructor Requirements

• Applicants must hold a Black Belt in a traditional forms-based martial art.
• Must be familiar with kata or forms based on a traditional style.
• Applicants should have training in Karate, Taekwondo, Kenpo, Kung Fu , or a similar system.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and have reliable transportation to travel to class locations.
• Candidates should enjoy working with children and families.
• Ideal candidates have a strong technical foundation, leadership skills, and a passion for mentoring young students.

Schedule

• Weekday evenings , typically between 5:30 PM and 9:00 PM or 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
• Most instructors teach one to two nights per week, with opportunities to add more classes if desired.

Pay

• $15 to $30+ per hour.
• Pay is based on student enrollment.
• Typical earnings are $300 to $400 per month, teaching just one evening per week.
• Additional earnings are available to instructors who teach at multiple locations.

Perfect for college students with martial arts experience, black belts who have full-time careers, parents with martial arts backgrounds, and martial artists who want to teach without running a dojo.

If you love martial arts and want to help shape the next generation of students, we would love to hear from you.