Martial Arts Instructor

ActivStars Athletics; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Flexible schedule

Opportunities for tournaments and camps

Job summary

ActivStars Athletics is seeking a Part-Time Martial Arts Instructor for evening classes in Jacksonville and surrounding areas. The ideal candidate will have a Black Belt in a traditional martial art and a passion for teaching kids. This role offers a flexible schedule, competitive pay based on enrollment, and the opportunity to make a real impact in students' lives.

Instructors will teach their style while following company guidelines and receive paid training. Join our team and help shape the next generation!

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Enjoy working with children and families.
• Reliable transportation to travel to class locations.

Responsibilities

• Teach martial arts classes for beginner through advanced youth students.
• Create a fun, positive, and structured learning environment.
• Encourage participation in ActivStars Athletics tournaments, camps, and special events.

Skills

Leadership skills

Passion for mentoring

Technical martial arts foundation

Education

Black Belt in a traditional forms-based martial art

Job description

Job Title

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

Locations: Jacksonville and surrounding areas

Overview

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 students build confidence, discipline, and leadership while having fun. We are 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.

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.

Why Instructors Love Teaching with ActivStars Athletics

• Teach your own martial arts style (must be traditional-based with kata/form knowledge).
• 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

• Black Belt in a traditional forms-based martial art.
• Familiar with kata or forms based on traditional style.
• Training in Karate, Taekwondo, Kenpo, Kung Fu, or a 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.
• 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

• Pay range: $15 to $30+ per hour.
• Pay is based on student enrollment.
• Typical earnings are $300 to $400 per month teaching 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. Apply today and join the ActivStars Athletics instructor team.