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YMCA of the Inland Northwest Karate Instructor in Spokane, Washington

POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Karate Instructor supplies direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for children participating in Karate programming at the YMCA. The Karate Instructor is a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual, modeling great leadership and communication skills in and outside of purposeful YMCA programming. 

Basic martial arts, Karate, and/or taekwondo instruction

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. Administer curriculum to karate participants, maintaining safe, effective, modified, and accessible routines for all children.
  2. Welcome all participants to the facility, keep running records of attendance, and motivate participants to perform their best during programming. 
  3. Utilizes proper spotting techniques, ensuring children only attempt skills they can perform
  4. Observe participant skills, evaluate individual and group needs and abilities, and provide meaningful feedback on their performance and progress 
  5. Set-up and tear down equipment daily, checking all equipment for safety and reporting any deficiencies to the director.
  6. Knows, reviews, and applies all safety, emergency, and child abuse prevention policies and procedures, responding to emergency situations in accordance with YMCA protocol
  7. Provides and welcomes ongoing dialogue with families about their child's participation in activities, behaviors, and related topics, connecting families to the YMCA.

* QUALIFICATIONS:*

  • Must have a strong knowledge and background of Karate, martial arts, basic anatomy, physiology, and injury prevention techniques.
  • At least one year of experience teaching or instructing martial arts
  • Experience in leading a group, specifically youth and can create new program routines and modifications for this population. Able to respond professionally and swiftly in cases of injuries and emergencies 
  • Completes YMCA required trainings upon hire
  • Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds

*STARTING PAY: *$18.60/hr

WHAT YOU GET FROM WORKING AT THE YMCA:

  • Frequent opportunities to makes a difference in the lives of youth, adults, and senior members
  • Free individual YMCA membership (<19 hours/week) with YMCA program discounts available
  • Paid sick time accruing at 1 hour every 40 hours worked
  • Up to two hours of Child Watch services per day, per child while employee is on site and working
  • Flexible schedules that work for YOU
  • Something new and exciting to learn and work with every day
  • Retirement plan with 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service (1,000 or more hours worked required in each anniversary year)

*The happiest and most fulfilled Y staff are motivated to help others and want to be a part of something larger than themselves. Join our team! Come be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us. *

Apply today!

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