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Character in Action LLC


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Martial Arts Instructor

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Posted on: March 1, 2021 Apply Now
Full-Time, Internships, Local Jobs, Part-Time Expires April 23, 2021

Are you passionate about developing character in others? Do you like working with kids? Do you have high energy, and are you hard-working, internally motivated, and enjoy working in teams? If you answered yes to all of these questions, we want to talk with you!

Who You Are

The Martial Arts Instructor is one of the most important contacts that a student and their family has with a martial arts school. Instructors must be excellent communicators, professional, energetic, friendly, personable, and approachable. They must also be attentive to details, organized, proficient, and a self-starter. The Martial Arts Instructor will be expected to teach an established martial arts curriculum that has been developed by professional martial artists and that is used throughout the US and in the UK. The Instructor should inspire students to pursue excellence in martial arts as well as daily life. As part of the martial arts curriculum, the Instructor will provide students with daily “mat chats” to teach various character attributes, such as self-discipline, kindness, determination, etc. This job offers the opportunity for Instructors to see tangible growth in their students’ martial arts skills and in their character. You are a great fit for Character in Action if you:

  • Possess an energetic and engaging personality with people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds
  • Are passionate about changing lives and developing others’ character through martial arts
  • Demonstrate exceptional customer service and seek to exceed customer expectations
  • Have outstanding verbal communication
  • Are experienced in teaching various forms of martial arts
  • Live a healthy and active lifestyle

The ideal candidate will help us achieve our goals by partnering with the owner and other team members to develop and provide a premium martial arts experience and education for our students and their families.

You will have on-going training with some of the top martial arts trainers in the world, as well as the ability to earn rank to Grand Master level. Additionally, there are opportunities offered annually to continue to test and progress in rank that will challenge you to grow as a business professional and rock star martial artist.

Responsibilities:

Martial Arts Instruction:

  • Lead instruction of high energy, benefit-driven, and “edutaining” classes
  • Achieve member retention and upgrade sales goals
  • Follow martial arts curriculum developed by professional martial artists and used throughout the US and UK
  • Plan and manage classes
  • Lead student ranking, tracking, reporting, stripe and belt tests, group and private introductory evaluations, and black belt graduations
  • Deliver specialized programs

Character Development:

  • Serve as a role model and character educator
  • Teach daily “mat chats” on various character attributes
  • Build and maintain long lasting, positive relationships with the students and parents
  • Proactively seek and incorporate feedback from student/parents regarding classes

Studio Management and Administration:

  • Follow and complete daily tasks and business statistics tracking
  • Assist in management of school (class schedules, supplies, retail ordering, and inventory)
  • Ensure the studio is clean, safe and upholds the company brand and standards
  • Help recruit other team members

Marketing:

  • Support business advertising, marketing, lead generation, and recruiting programs
  • Represent company at recruitment, marketing, and community events
  • Distribute marketing materials within the community and through social media
  • Develop relationships with education and community leaders

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Military Service preferred; HS Diploma or GED required
  • 2+ years of experience teaching martial arts to students of varying ages and fitness levels
  • Experience and passion for working with parents and children ages 4-12 years
  • Comfortable presenting to a wide range of audiences: parents, educators, students
  • Experience with social media
  • Strong work ethic, organizational and leadership skills
  • Respectful and supportive of team members
  • Outstanding verbal communication skills with the capacity to command attention
  • Proficient computer/phone/social media skills and capacity to learn the software (e.g., G Suite products) used to run the business
  • Able to work flexible work hours: generally 45-hour weeks on weekdays afternoons/evenings and Saturdays. Daily schedule for hours of work are to be determined
  • Ability to attend a week-long (seven days) out of state corporate training/orientation
  • Pass a criminal background check and drug screening (including nicotine)
  • Have reliable transportation with clear driving record
  • Authorized to work in the United States
  • Interest and flexibility to deliver responsibilities in multiple locations in assigned area(s)

What we will offer you

  • Competitive base pay commensurate with experience. Starting salary range of $40,000 – 50,000 with opportunities for growth as the company grows
  • Opportunity for higher earning potential with performance bonus (up to 50% of base salary)
  • Opportunities for rapid career progression with demonstrated successful performance
  • Continuous business training and professional development opportunities
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Regular corporate and team-building events
  • Access to health, dental, and vision insurance and retirement benefits (waiting period will apply)
  • Cell phone subsidy
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible Work Schedule: ~45 hours Monday to Saturday. Hours will vary as the company achieves growth targets

Please submit your resume and background with the following information:

  • Name, contact information, and any social media account
  • Education: Major and GPA
  • Professional work experience and number of years
  • Martial arts experience with belt rank, discipline, and year obtained
  • Teaching/coaching experience and number of years
  • Any other fitness activity with level attained and years of experience as applicable
Apply Now

Meet the Team

Wendy Blaettner Wendy Blaettner Meet Wendy
David Reast David Reast Meet David
Rev. Kelsey Penn Rev. Kelsey Penn Meet Kelsey
Thomas Woods Thomas Woods Meet Thomas
Paul Hayes Paul Hayes Meet Paul
Tara Maguire Tara Maguire Meet Tara


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