Lead Youth Karate Instructor
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YMCA of Metro North
Lynn, MA, US
Summary
Plan and lead age-appropriate karate classes while fostering discipline, respect, and focus in youth participants. Maintain a safe and inclusive environment by managing equipment and building positive relationships with families and staff.
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Demakes Family YMCA is seeking an energetic, relationship-driven Lead Youth Karate Instructor to lead instructional classes for ages 3–12. We're looking for someone with experience leading and working with youth who can build the whole child — confidence, discipline, respect, and focus — not just physical skill.
Note: Classes and programs run based on enrollment; hours and sessions offered will vary accordingly.
Schedule: Varies by season, enrollment, and program needs. Afternoons, evenings, and weekends required.
Required Availability:
- Monday, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM
- Saturday, 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan and lead age-appropriate karate classes per YMCA standards, helping youth build skills and belt progression over time
- Teach fundamentals — stances, strikes, blocks, kata, and self-control — while emphasizing discipline, respect, and focus
- Help each participant feel successful by recognizing and building on their individual strengths
- Open and close each class with the YMCA pledge
- Create a safe, inclusive environment; follow YMCA safety and risk-management policies
- Arrive early to set up, and stay after to break down and store mats and other equipment
- Check in with the Welcome Center upon arrival
- Learn participants' names and build genuine relationships with youth and their families
- Build positive relationships with participants, parents/guardians, and staff; communicate attendance, incidents, and progress to supervisors
- Model YMCA core values (Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility); arrive on time and prepared
- Attend bi-monthly staff meetings
- Assist with events, belt testing/promotion ceremonies, or substitute coaching coverage as needed
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- 1-2+ years of experience leading and working with youth; prior training, competition, or teaching experience in karate or another martial art strongly preferred
- CPR/First Aid/AED certification within 90 days of hire, maintained thereafter
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; ability to work nights/weekends
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus; martial arts instructor certification, black belt rank, or working towards those preferred
- Child Abuse Prevention training (provided in week one) and CPR/First Aid certification (AFFA, ACE, ACSM, NASM, or similar)
The YMCA of Metro North is a diverse association of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of youth, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility in our community.
OUR MISSION.
The YMCA of Metro North builds strong kids, strong families and strong communities by enriching the lives of all people in spirit, mind and body.
OUR VISION.
The YMCA of Metro North, as a charitable community-based organization with a commitment to service, will utilize its staff, volunteers and facilities to strengthen individuals, families and our our community by providing quality social, recreational and educational experiences while promoting honesty, respect, caring and responsibility to all members of the community.
OUR CAUSE.
We believe that lasting personal and social change can only come about when we all work together. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
OUR LOCATIONS.
The YMCA of Metro North encompasses seven different locations. While there are common threads that unite all branch operations, each site is unique and offers programs and services in line with their individual community needs and interests.
Founded
1870
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Peabody, MA - Massachusetts
The YMCA of Metro North is a diverse association of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of youth, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility in our community.
OUR MISSION.
The YMCA of Metro North builds strong kids, strong families and strong communities by enriching the lives of all people in spirit, mind and body.
OUR VISION.
The YMCA of Metro North, as a charitable community-based organization with a commitment to service, will utilize its staff, volunteers and facilities to strengthen individuals, families and our our community by providing quality social, recreational and educational experiences while promoting honesty, respect, caring and responsibility to all members of the community.
OUR CAUSE.
We believe that lasting personal and social change can only come about when we all work together. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
OUR LOCATIONS.
The YMCA of Metro North encompasses seven different locations. While there are common threads that unite all branch operations, each site is unique and offers programs and services in line with their individual community needs and interests.
Founded
1870
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Peabody, MA - Massachusetts
