Youth Boxing Coach & Confidence Mentor

Austinymca; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Retirement planning

Learning & development workshops

Phone discounts

Program discounts

Job summary

The Greater Austin YMCA is seeking a Boxing/Martial Arts Instructor to lead an age-appropriate curriculum, coach safety, and foster character development within our youth programs. You will mentor participants, collaborate with staff and families, and promote the YMCA's values while delivering engaging, inclusive training sessions.

Ideal candidates have boxing or martial arts teaching experience, strong communication skills, CPR/First Aid certification, and the ability to motivate a diverse

Qualifications

• Previous boxing or martial arts instructor experience.
• Strong knowledge of boxing techniques, self-defense, and martial arts principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage a diverse group of students.
• Demonstrated ability to create and deliver dynamic age-appropriate training sessions.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hiring).
• Additional certifications in martial arts such as Tae Kwon Do or MMA preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• Learn from failure and value feedback to continuously improve.
• Team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude and ability to work with others.
• Listen for understanding and meaning; you speak and write effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an age-appropriate boxing and martial arts curriculum for participants.
• Conduct engaging and challenging training sessions focused on boxing techniques, self-defense, and character development.
• Ensure the safety of participants by enforcing proper techniques, providing adequate supervision, and maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Motivate and encourage youth to set and achieve personal goals, both inside and outside the gym.
• Foster positive relationships with participants, parents, and staff members to support overall success of the program.
• Maintain accurate records of participant attendance, progress, and behavior.
• Continuously assess and adjust the program curriculum to meet evolving needs and interests of participants.
• Promote the YMCA's character values, mission, wellness philosophy, and community role.
• Lead by example the Y’s mission, vision, and values with program participants, members, staff, and guests.
• Become an Ambassador of the Y’s work and culture by telling the story of who we are as an organization and brand.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Boxing techniques

Self-defense

Martial arts principles

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

CPR and First Aid certification

Additional martial arts certifications preferred

Job description

The Greater Austin YMCA is seeking a Boxing/Martial Arts Instructor to lead an age-appropriate curriculum, coach safety, and foster character development within our youth programs. You will mentor participants, collaborate with staff and families, and promote the YMCA's values while delivering engaging, inclusive training sessions.

Ideal candidates have boxing or martial arts teaching experience, strong communication skills, CPR/First Aid certification, and the ability to motivate a diverse