Youth Boxing Instructor (North Austin)

Greater Austin YMCA•Austin, TX

21h

About The Position

The Youth Boxing Instructor guides and mentors participants in the YMCA's boxing program, which combines boxing, self-defense, and martial arts to promote confidence, discipline, fitness, and community. The instructor creates a supportive environment where participants can develop physically and mentally while practicing respect and perseverance. The role develops and delivers age-appropriate training, prioritizes participant safety, encourages personal goal-setting, and builds positive relationships with participants, parents, and staff. The instructor also supports the YMCA's mission, values, wellness philosophy, and community role, and serves as an ambassador for the organization's work and culture.

Requirements

Previous experience as a boxing instructor or martial arts instructor.
Strong knowledge of boxing techniques, self-defense, and martial arts principles.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage and motivate a diverse group of students.
Ability to create and deliver dynamic, age-appropriate training sessions.
CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification upon hiring.
Ability to learn from failure, value feedback, and continuously improve.
Team-oriented, positive, service-oriented attitude and ability to work well with others.
Ability to listen for understanding and meaning and communicate effectively in speech and writing.
Ability to build good customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.
Ability to leverage people's differences as strengths.

Nice To Haves

Additional certifications in martial arts disciplines such as Tae Kwon Do or mixed martial arts are preferred.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement an age-appropriate boxing and martial arts curriculum.
Conduct engaging and challenging training sessions focused on boxing techniques, self-defense, and character development.
Ensure participant safety by enforcing proper techniques, providing adequate supervision, and maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment.
Motivate and encourage youth to set and achieve personal goals inside and outside the gym.
Foster positive relationships with participants, parents, and staff to support program success.
Maintain accurate records of participant attendance, progress, and behavior.
Assess and adjust the curriculum to meet participants' evolving needs and interests.
Promote the YMCA's character values, mission, wellness philosophy, and role in the community.
Lead by example and uphold the Y's mission, vision, and values with participants, members, staff, and guests.
Act as an ambassador for the Y's work and culture by communicating the organization's identity and brand.
Complete other duties as assigned.