Part-Time Youth Martial Arts Instructor
Kirkland, WA$21.00 per hour to start | Approximately 19 hours per weekMonday–Thursday Afternoons & Evenings
Turn Your Martial Arts Experience Into a Job That Makes a Difference
Are you a martial artist who enjoys working with kids and wants a part-time job where you can make a real impact?
We are looking for an energetic, dependable Part-Time Youth Martial Arts Instructor to join an established martial arts academy in the Kirkland area.
This is an excellent opportunity for a college student-athlete, particularly someone studying Physical Education, Kinesiology, Education, Exercise Science, Coaching, or a related field, who wants hands-on experience teaching, coaching, and developing young people.
Our students can be as young as 4 years old, so we're looking for more than someone who can perform martial arts. We need someone who can teach, encourage, communicate, and connect with children and their parents.
Schedule
This position requires availability during the following hours:
- Monday: 2:00–6:30 PM
- Tuesday: 2:00–7:00 PM
- Wednesday: 2:00–6:30 PM
- Thursday: 2:00–7:00 PM
Approximately 19 hours per week.
Compensation
$21.00 per hour
What You'll Do
As a Youth Martial Arts Instructor, you will help create an organized, positive, high-energy environment where students learn martial arts while developing confidence, discipline, respect, and responsibility.
Responsibilities include:
- Teaching and assisting with youth martial arts classes
- Working with children ranging from approximately age 4 through the teen years
- Helping students learn proper martial arts fundamentals and techniques
- Keeping classes energetic, structured, safe, and age-appropriate
- Encouraging students and recognizing their progress
- Supporting students who may need additional instruction or motivation
- Communicating professionally with parents
- Providing an outstanding customer experience to students and families
- Helping maintain a clean, professional, and welcoming academy
- Being a positive role model both on and off the training floor
Required Qualifications
You must have:
- A few years experience in martial arts black belt preferred
- Previous experience teaching martial arts to children
- The ability and desire to work with children as young as 4 years old
- Excellent communication and customer-service skills
- A positive, energetic, and professional attitude
- Dependability and consistent attendance
- The ability to accept coaching and follow an established instructional system
- Availability for the Monday–Thursday schedule listed above
Our Ideal Candidate
You may be a particularly strong fit if you're a college student-athlete who wants a part-time position that complements your education and career goals.
Students majoring in areas such as Physical Education, Kinesiology, Education, Exercise Science, Recreation, or Coaching are strongly encouraged to apply.
We're looking for someone who doesn't just like kids. You should genuinely enjoy teaching young people and helping them improve.
You understand that a great instructor isn't necessarily the person with the flashiest technique. A great instructor can get down to a four-year-old's level, capture their attention, make learning exciting, maintain appropriate standards, and help that child leave class feeling successful.
What We're Looking For in a Teammate
Character matters.
We value people who are:
Coachability — You want feedback and use it to improve.
Energy — You bring enthusiasm to the training floor.
Responsibility — When you're scheduled, students and teammates can count on you.
Professionalism — You understand that parents are trusting us with their children.
Service — You notice when a student or parent needs help and take action.
Growth Mindset — You want to become a better instructor, communicator, and leader.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume along with a brief explanation of:
- Your martial arts background and current rank
- Your experience teaching children
- Your current school/college and area of study, if applicable
- Why you enjoy working with young people
- Confirmation that you are available for the Monday–Thursday schedule listed above
Please do not apply if you do not have previous martial arts experience and experience working with children.
We are looking for someone who wants to teach, lead, grow, and make a difference. For the right person, it's an opportunity to take the skills you've developed through martial arts and use them to positively influence the next generation of students.
Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
