Taekwondo Instructor (Youth Sports Staff)

Position: Taekwondo Instructor (Youth Sports Staff)

Wage: $17.13 to $17.13 per hour (Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range)

Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week

Location: Lakewood Family YMCA, Lakewood, WA

As a Taekwondo instructor you will be responsible instructing and engaging youth to participate in taekwondo classes. Individuals in this role will focus on the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
 

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 15 years of age or older.
• Six months or more of related experience (preferred).
• The ability to instruct participants in techniques.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications (preferred).
• Positive attitude.
• Knowledge and skills in programming, activities, and sports.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Teach the basics of Taekwondo including stances, blocks, basic kicks, strikes, forms, balance, coordination, and beginner self-defense concepts.
• Lead structured classes that support skill progression for beginners of varying ages.
• Maintain a safe class environment by teaching proper technique and supervising all activities.
• Encourage positive participation, cooperation and exemplify our core values.
• Assist in creating age appropriate lesson plans to ensure fun, high-energy classes.
• Work alongside volunteers to assist with programming.
• Track program attendance.

Benefits:

All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits:

• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise

Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:

• HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
• Willamette Dental Plan
• VSP Vision Plan

At the Y, we’re all about empowering people, inspiring action, and strengthening the communities we call home. Join our team and support our vision of creating opportunity so all can thrive in every season of life. To apply, visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org. 

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled