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How You Will Power our Purpose (Job Summary)
Our Martial Arts Program is designed to empower children by teaching them how to harness their strength effectively, maintain cardiovascular fitness, and enhance flexibility and coordination. By embracing the mental and spiritual aspects of Martial Arts, students not only acquire physical skills but also develop confidence, self-control, and self-esteem. As a Martial Arts Instructor, you play a crucial role in guiding students to master a variety of skills, including but not limited to Taekwondo, Muay Thai/Boxing, Kickboxing, grappling, and self-defense. Beyond skill development, you emphasize that Martial Arts is an enjoyable and fulfilling experience for both children and adults alike. We are seeking candidates for the following shifts: Monday to Friday, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, and weekends from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Apply today!
How You Will Make an Impact (Essential Functions)
What You Bring to the Community Enterprise
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment, furniture, and/or children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
About Us
The Greater Austin YMCA is a nonprofit community enterprise with a vision to cultivate thriving communities across Central Texas where every person benefits from an empowered and well-educated childhood, equitable access to opportunities, resulting in an elevated quality of life and the promise of a sustainable future. Founded in 1953 and anchored in three Central Texas counties, the Y has served close to 500,000 people and provided more than $30M in financial assistance and program subsidies over the past 10 years. We operate 8 community centers and Camp Moody along with 6 early childhood education centers, 60 afterschool programs on school campuses in four districts, and 20 summer camps, with 1500 staff team members, 1000 volunteers, and a $47M annual operating budget.
Additional Information:
The organization has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
The Greater Austin YMCA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Greater Austin YMCA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which we have employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
We Take Care of Our People
How You Will Power our Purpose (Job Summary)
Our Martial Arts Program is designed to empower children by teaching them how to harness their strength effectively, maintain cardiovascular fitness, and enhance flexibility and coordination. By embracing the mental and spiritual aspects of Martial Arts, students not only acquire physical skills but also develop confidence, self-control, and self-esteem. As a Martial Arts Instructor, you play a crucial role in guiding students to master a variety of skills, including but not limited to Taekwondo, Muay Thai/Boxing, Kickboxing, grappling, and self-defense. Beyond skill development, you emphasize that Martial Arts is an enjoyable and fulfilling experience for both children and adults alike. We are seeking candidates for the following shifts: Monday to Friday, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, and weekends from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Apply today!
How You Will Make an Impact (Essential Functions)
- Create lesson plans for sessions and progression.
- Administer instructions and tests
- Supervise assistant instructors.
- Ensure the classroom is clean and safe
- Promotethe YMCA's character values, mission, wellness philosophy, and role in the community.
- 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 being the ultimate storyteller of who we are as an organization and brand.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
What You Bring to the Community Enterprise
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 18 years of age.
- Minimum 1 year of experience working as an instructor.
- Current CPR and First Aid certifications or must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
- You are a team player.You are a team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude, and you can work well with others.
- You are organized and productive.You are organized, able to prioritize tasks, and handle multiple assignments.
- You are a strong communicator.You listen for understanding and meaning. You speak and writeeffectively.
- You foster a culture of inclusion and belonging.You leverage people's differences as strengths.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment, furniture, and/or children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
About Us
The Greater Austin YMCA is a nonprofit community enterprise with a vision to cultivate thriving communities across Central Texas where every person benefits from an empowered and well-educated childhood, equitable access to opportunities, resulting in an elevated quality of life and the promise of a sustainable future. Founded in 1953 and anchored in three Central Texas counties, the Y has served close to 500,000 people and provided more than $30M in financial assistance and program subsidies over the past 10 years. We operate 8 community centers and Camp Moody along with 6 early childhood education centers, 60 afterschool programs on school campuses in four districts, and 20 summer camps, with 1500 staff team members, 1000 volunteers, and a $47M annual operating budget.
Additional Information:
The organization has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
The Greater Austin YMCA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Greater Austin YMCA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which we have employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
We Take Care of Our People
- Free Nationwide Gym Membership for your household
- Retirement Planning Options
- Learning and development workshops and trainings
- Career advancement opportunities
- Referral Bonus Opportunities
- Cell Phone Plan discounts for AT T and T-Mobile/Sprint users
- Staff Discounts on Programs Services
- Flexible schedules and much more!
