Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Instructor
Location: North Miami Beach, FL
Job Type: Part-Time
Work Location: In Person
Pay: $30.00–$40.00 per hour, based on experience
Position Overview
Marcus Aurelio Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy is seeking an experienced, professional, and dependable Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Instructor to join our coaching team.
This position is for an instructor who is passionate about teaching and developing students—not simply someone looking for mat time.
Our academy works extensively with children and families, so we are looking for a coach who can teach Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at a high level while also demonstrating patience, leadership, professionalism, strong communication skills, and excellent classroom management.
The instructor must be willing to learn and consistently follow our academy's established curriculum, teaching methodology, policies, and student development system.
REQUIRED Qualifications
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt — required.
- Minimum 3 years of proven experience teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to children and adults.
- Fluent English with strong verbal communication skills — required.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and lead children's classes effectively.
- Strong understanding of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals, technique, safety, and class structure.
- Professional, dependable, punctual, and organized.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate professionally with students, parents, coaches, and staff.
- Ability and willingness to follow an established curriculum and coaching system.
- Must be comfortable receiving feedback, participating in instructor development, and working as part of a coaching team.
- Must be willing to undergo a background check prior to employment.
Please note: This position requires a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt. Brown belts or lower ranks will not be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
- Spanish fluency is a strong plus.
- Experience working in a structured martial arts academy or youth program.
- Experience with student evaluations, belt/stripe progression, and student development.
- Experience communicating with parents regarding children's progress and behavior.
- CPR/First Aid certification is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Teach and lead Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for children, teens, and adults.
- Deliver organized, energetic, safe, and professional classes.
- Follow the academy's established curriculum and teaching methodology.
- Maintain strong classroom management, particularly during children's classes.
- Help students develop technique, discipline, confidence, respect, and appropriate training behavior.
- Monitor student progress and assist with evaluations, stripes, belt promotions, and testing.
- Communicate professionally and respectfully with parents regarding student progress when appropriate.
- Maintain a safe, positive, disciplined, and welcoming training environment.
- Arrive on time and be fully prepared before scheduled classes.
- Assist with academy events, seminars, belt ceremonies, and special programs when needed.
- Participate in staff meetings, instructor training, and ongoing professional development.
- Work cooperatively with other instructors and academy staff.
- Represent the academy professionally both on and off the mat.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who wants to become an important part of our academy—not simply teach a few classes.
The ideal candidate is dependable, humble, coachable, professional, good with children, comfortable communicating with parents, and committed to long-term growth.
Competition experience is welcome, but teaching ability, reliability, professionalism, and commitment to our students come first.
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Paid training
- On-the-job instructor development
- Free academy training/gym membership
- Professional development assistance
- Opportunities for additional teaching hours
- Opportunities for advancement and increased responsibility
- Supportive, professional, and family-oriented environment
- Opportunity to grow into a larger coaching/leadership role within the academy
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and include information about:
- Your current Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu rank and lineage
- How long you have been a Black Belt
- Your total Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu experience
- Your teaching experience
- Your experience teaching children
- Your experience teaching adults
- Your current availability
- Languages spoken
Qualified applicants may be invited for an interview and a practical teaching evaluation at the academy.
Only applicants who meet the Black Belt and minimum teaching-experience requirements will be considered.
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Gym membership
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- Are you currently a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt? Please state when you received your Black Belt and under whom.
- Please describe your experience teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to children, including how many years you have taught kids and whether you have independently led kids’ classes.
Experience:
- teaching: 3 years (Required)
Language:
- English — Fluent (Required)
- Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
