Karate Instructor

YMCA of Greater TorontoToronto, ON
CA$21Onsite

About The Position

The Karate Instructor delivers programming, develops short term lesson plans incorporating physical literacy guidelines and ensuring the unique needs of the participants are met. Instructors maintain a safe environment at all times.

Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year of active Karate training
  • Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Flexibility regarding schedule, including days, evenings and weekends
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
  • Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values
  • Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
  • YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter
  • The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

  • Current Standard First Aid & CPR level C is an asset
  • Experience teaching Youth Leadership an asset

Responsibilities

  • Instruct participants in the YMCA Karate Program
  • Develop and implement sequential weekly lesson plans based on the YMCA program syllabus
  • Assist the Lead Instructor with Gradings
  • Recognize participant learning styles and deliver content accordingly
  • Coach and develop participants for success
  • Communicate (verbally and in writing) each child's progress to parents and Supervisor
  • Maintain accurate, up-to-date weekly progress sheets and records for participants
  • Take attendance, ensuring participants are signed into and out of the program
  • Take down equipment as required, simultaneously checking that equipment is safe and in good repair (report immediately all malfunctions and remove the damaged equipment immediately from circulation)
  • Build relationships with members and seek opportunities to share the YMCA story and educate members and guests about the YMCA as a Charity
  • Ensure qualifications and certifications as required by the YMCA and regulatory standards are current at all times
  • Actively participate in scheduled programs, meetings, and special events
  • Collaborate with individual program members, program volunteers, and YMCA program staff, assisting and encouraging program members to access additional appropriate programs offered at this location
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Check out the YMCA’s total compensation package
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