Martial Arts Instructor

Impact Dojo is a dynamic and innovative organization that revolutionizes the way martial arts is taught to children and adults. Founded in 2015 in the Chicagoland area, we have experienced tremendous growth and are seeking talented individuals to join our team.

We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic professional black belt instructor who shares our mission and values. The ideal candidate will have a record of achievement in effective supervision and management of youth, teaching martial arts skills and techniques, building positive relationships, and ensuring the safety and well-being of people of all ages.

• Provide daily martial arts instruction to students between the ages of 4 and 18 with different ability levels.
• Demonstrate martial arts techniques, explain the principles behind them, observe and assess students performing martial arts, and provide feedback on their progress.
• Group supervision of students with attention to behavior and group management, health and safety, security, and personal and skill development.
• Ensure the safety of students and team members in and out of the martial arts area, and teach safe training habits. Enforce all martial arts rules and regulations.
• Organize and prepare daily lesson plans in a fun and creative manner.
• Use effective classroom management skills to lead the activity and effectively create a fun environment where everyone feels included.
• Work effectively with fellow Activity Specialists and collaborate on daily responsibilities. Serve as a positive role model to students.
• Follow the Impact Dojo Code of Conduct and maintain the Impact Dojo look at all times.
• Exhibit Impact Martial Arts Core Values at all times and adhere to all company policies.

• A minimum of 2 years of previous experience working with children.
• Martial Arts teaching experience (1 – 5 years minimum) required.
• Teaching certification (preferred but not required).
• Bachelor's degree (preferred but not required).

Be willing to travel. Ability to respond to emergency situations that may require running and climbing stairs. Good physical condition which enables candidate to execute all responsibilities associated with this position.