Part Time Contract Instructor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Scottsdale • Scottsdale, AZ

9d • Onsite

About The Position

We are a premier training facility committed to empowering individuals with practical Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills that build unbreakable confidence, leverage, and real-world self-defense capabilities. Our Scottsdale location provides state-of-the-art training mats, padded scenario equipment, simulators, and a welcoming community dedicated to personal safety and strength. Our programs focus on teaching technique, positioning, and smart decision-making to overcome size and strength disadvantages. Join us in our mission to help people feel safe, powerful, and prepared every day. As a Part-Time Contract Instructor specializing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, you will design and lead high-quality classes for all experience levels (with a warm welcome for beginners). The curriculum emphasizes holistic, evidence-based BJJ training: fundamentals, guard work, positional control, submissions, escapes, sweeps, and practical self-defense applications that translate directly to real-world scenarios. Classes combine technical drilling, progressive positional sparring, live rolling, and realistic scenario training (including padded assailant work) to create safe yet highly effective practice environments that build genuine confidence and muscle memory. As our BJJ programs grow, you will have the opportunity to lead multiple sessions per week, host workshops, and develop ongoing series.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, with proven success helping students build confidence, technical proficiency, and practical self-defense skills.
• Experience teaching co-ed classes is essential.
• Based in Phoenix metro area.
• Must pass background check.
• Must carry or obtain personal general liability insurance (minimum $1M per occurrence) with United Defense Tactical named as Additional Insured; proof required prior to starting.

Nice To Haves

• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt (or equivalent high-level rank) and formal instructor certification (e.g., Gracie Combatives, Gracie Survival Tactics (GST), Rener Gracie programs, or recognized BJJ instructor credentials).
• Deep passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense; background in trauma-informed instruction or coaching is highly valued.
• Exceptional communication, empathy, and motivational abilities; skilled at creating transformative, judgment-free learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver safe, progressive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for groups of 8–10 students, focusing on technique, leverage, and practical self-defense applications proven to work against larger opponents.
• Teach core BJJ fundamentals (guard retention, passing, mounts, side control, back control, submissions, and escapes) with an emphasis on real-world dynamics and street-applicable strategies.
• Foster a supportive, empowering, and non-intimidating environment that celebrates progress and builds lasting confidence, especially for beginners.
• Incorporate scenario-based rolling and simulator training to reinforce survival mindset, decision-making, and muscle memory under stress.
• Collect feedback and attendance data to continuously improve the program; collaborate on special events such as seminars and community safety workshops.
• Stay current with research-backed best practices in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction and self-defense applications.

Benefits

• Flexible contract with clear path to increased hours and full-time as enrollment expands.
• Full access to our advanced facility, including premium training mats, padded suits, and simulators for the most realistic BJJ scenario training available.
• Be part of a meaningful mission that directly improves lives and community safety — plus benefits like free membership and team support events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed