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Martial Arts: Tae Kwon Do - Houston Texans

YMCA of Greater Houston
United States, Texas, Houston
Sep 21, 2025
Job Summary: Provides educational Martial Arts programs for our members. Teaches new skills to members to help them develop martial arts techniques while focusing on life skills such as respect, confidence, and discipline. Instructs safe, exciting and comprehensive Martial Arts training programs. Essential Functions: Implements lesson plans within the established guidelines and tailors them to the skill level of the participants. Plans should include teaching new techniques, practicing strikes on pads or heavy bags, sparring, meditation, stretching, conditioning, and discussing the history of Martial Arts. Help each participant achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation of discipline and sportsmanship and an increase in self-esteem. Administer exams for participants to advance to the next belt level. Maintain inventory of uniforms, belts and other training equipment and gear. Supervises participants in the program under the direction of the Director. Assists with the set-up and breakdown of activities and cleaning of the program area. Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards. Acts as a role model to participants by exemplifying the YMCA's five core values. Maintains positive relations with children, parents and other staff. Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff trainings. Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and equipment. Maintain program site, equipment and program records. Attend and participate in program activities, staff meetings and staff trainings. Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations. Follows mandated abuse and incident reporting requirements. Meets timelines and deadlines related to supporting systems and employee compliance. Example includes but are not limited to Kronos Workforce Ready for review and approval of time sheets. Qualifications Must be at least 18 (The instructor must be at least 5 years older than the oldest participant). Required certifications: CPR, First Aid, AED. At least one year of related experience. Current student in Unified Adult Tae Kwon Do and must be a black belt. The YMCA of Greater Houston provides Equal Employment Opportunities for employment to all employees and applicants, including disability and protected veteran status. Qualifications: 1. High school diploma or general education degree (GED). 2. At least 21 years of age. 3. CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention trainings. 4. Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred. 5. Experience in Martial Arts. Must be a current student in Martial Arts at the black belt level. 6. Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities 7. Previous experience with diverse populations. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with demonstrated interested in the welfare of children; prior childcare or baby-sitting experience is preferred. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.