Youth Boxing Coach for Confidence & Growth

Greater-Austin-Ymca; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Retirement planning options

Learning and development workshops

Cell phone plan discounts

Program/service discounts

Job summary

The Greater Austin YMCA in Austin, TX is seeking a boxing/martial arts instructor to lead age-appropriate programming and mentoring. You will design curricula, deliver dynamic sessions, and promote the Y’s values within a welcoming community.

You will foster engagement with youth, parents, and staff, maintain records, ensure safety, and continuously adapt the program to meet participants’ needs while serving as a YMCA ambassador.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as boxing or martial arts instructor.
• Strong knowledge of boxing techniques and self-defense.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to create and deliver age-appropriate training sessions.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an age-appropriate boxing and martial arts curriculum.
• Lead engaging training sessions focused on boxing, self-defense, and character development.
• Ensure participant safety and a supportive, inclusive environment.
• Motivate youth to set and achieve personal goals inside and outside the gym.
• Build relationships with participants, parents, and staff.
• Maintain accurate attendance, progress, and behavior records.
• Adjust curriculum to meet evolving needs and interests.
• Promote the YMCA values and community role.
• Model the Y's mission, vision, and values with participants, members, staff, and guests.
• Act as a YMCA ambassador and storyteller of our brand.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Boxing techniques

Self-defense

Martial arts principles

Communication

Interpersonal skills

CPR and First Aid

Job description

The Greater Austin YMCA in Austin, TX is seeking a boxing/martial arts instructor to lead age-appropriate programming and mentoring. You will design curricula, deliver dynamic sessions, and promote the Y’s values within a welcoming community.

You will foster engagement with youth, parents, and staff, maintain records, ensure safety, and continuously adapt the program to meet participants’ needs while serving as a YMCA ambassador.