Taekwondo Instructor (Youth Sports Staff)
YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties
Lakewood, WA
The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Taekwondo Instructor to join our team.
The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
As a Taekwondo instructor you will be responsible instructing and engaging youth to participate in taekwondo classes.
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.
Qualifications:
- Experience practicing or teaching Taekwondo (belt level preferred).
- Ability to lead, motivate, and engage youth in a group setting.
- Passion for martial arts and youth development.
- Strong communication and safety awareness.
- A commitment to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
- Positive attitude and previous experience with youth and diverse populations
- Knowledge and skills in program activities and related sports and office equipment, and the ability to instruct participants in techniques.
- CPR, First Aid, AED certifications preferred.
- Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.
- Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
Wage: $17.13 to $17.16 per hour, depending on qualifications
Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week
Location: Lakewood Family YMCA, Lakewood, WA
Schedule Details: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
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
Ignite your Passion, Live the Y Cause, and Join our Team! 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