Tae Kwon Do - Instructor

Westfield Area YMCA•Westfield, NJ

13d•$18 - $24

About The Position

Tae Kwon Do- Instructor must be able to teach and have knowledge of Tae Kwon Do and Tae Kwon Do specific skills. All instructors must be familiar working with children and have an enthusiastic attitude. Instructors must possess good communication skills to enable them to interact with children and parents. The incumbent must be able to lift heavy equipment and be able to conduct rigorous sports classes. Wear suitable clothing and shoes that will not prevent them from teaching effectively. Attend all staff meetings and departmental trainings required by the Associate Director of Physical Programs and all mandatory trainings required by the Westfield Area Y. Teach safe Tae Kwon Do classes in which the instructor is trained. Take attendance at the beginning of every class. Relate to each participant equally and consistently through the entire class session. Perform other duties and assignments as deemed necessary by the Associate Director of Physical Programs or the Senior Director- Member Wellness and Engagement. Pay Range : $17.50-$24.00 per hour, based on experience Benefits : Eligible Employees who meet the requirements are entitled to the following benefits: · Complimentary YMCA membership · Employee referral bonus program · Paid NJ Earned Sick Leave · Short-Term disability benefits · 403b Retirement Savings Account · Discounts on designated child care programs · Discounts with other organizations for just being a Y Employee and MORE! Our Mission The Westfield Area YMCA is a nonprofit human service organization dedicated to developing the full potential of every individual and family in the communities it serves through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. The YMCA is a great place to work and to be a part of the community! For more information, please visit our website: https://westfieldynj.org/

Requirements

Minimum of 16 years of age
Possess and maintain a ranking of Black Belt or higher
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers and Professional Rescuers, Basic First Aid, EPI and Asthma certifications within 90 days of hire.
Must be able to teach and have knowledge of Tae Kwon Do and Tae Kwon Do specific skills.
Must be familiar working with children and have an enthusiastic attitude.
Instructors must possess good communication skills to enable them to interact with children and parents.
The incumbent must be able to lift heavy equipment and be able to conduct rigorous sports classes.
Wear suitable clothing and shoes that will not prevent them from teaching effectively.

Responsibilities

Teach safe Tae Kwon Do classes in which the instructor is trained.
Take attendance at the beginning of every class.
Relate to each participant equally and consistently through the entire class session.
Perform other duties and assignments as deemed necessary by the Associate Director of Physical Programs or the Senior Director- Member Wellness and Engagement.
Attend all staff meetings and departmental trainings required by the Associate Director of Physical Programs and all mandatory trainings required by the Westfield Area Y.