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Martial Arts Instructor: Are you an experienced Martial Arts Instructor looking for an exciting opportunity? We are seeking an outstanding candidate for Martial Arts Instructor in the Richmond and Sugar Land, Texas area.
About Premier Martial Arts

Premier Martial Arts is one of the Largest Martial Arts Franchises in the world and takes pride in Empowering Lives Through the Martial Arts. It is the fastest Growing Martial Arts Franchise that provides their students the ability to grow confident martial artists and provides upward mobility and job security to Martial Arts Instructor. There are over 100 locations open across the United States, Canada and England, and each location impacts an average of 140-220+ students.

Premier Martial Arts uses a blended style of Taekwondo, Karate, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, and Krav Maga. Our curriculum focuses on character development far beyond the importance of self-defense. We teach our young students how to respect their elders, how to be accountable, maintain focus and discipline, and the importance of fitness in a fun and exciting atmosphere. We empower our adult students with fitness, tools to teach self-defense, self-confidence, in an inclusive environment. Learn more by visiting https://premiermartialarts.com.

The Martial Arts Instructor is the first and most important contact that a prospective client has with a school. They must be friendly, professional, personable, and approachable while being detailed, organized, proficient, and is a self-starter. The Martial Arts Instructor is a person who does not market, sell and teach only but more importantly, inspires others to be their best version of themselves. This job introduces the world of martial arts to as many people in the community as possible and must be fully invested in their education. It affords you to be a huge part in the growth of your school and community through the service provided by martial arts lessons. This is a service that is priceless. You are a fit for Premier Martial Arts if you:

• Possess a great personality and people skills in empowering kids and adults
• Are passionate about changing lives through martial arts
• Interested in developing skills and teaching various disciplines in martial arts
• Seek not only to market martial arts but to grow individually while inspiring others to be the best version of themselves
• Are friendly, professional, personable, approachable, detailed, organized, proficient, and a self-starter.

The ideal candidate will help us achieve our goals by partnering with the Owners and the team to develop and provide a premium experience for our students and the community.

Responsibilities:

Marketing:

• Represent PMA at recruitment, marketing and community events
• Distribute marketing materials
• Assist in selling equipment packages of Basic, Black Belt, Premier Training and any other programs
• Assist in special event scheduling, coordination, and execution (for example: Parent’s Night Out and White Belt Buddy Bash)

Studio Management and Administration:

• Follow and complete daily tasks and statistics tracking in the studios’ system software
• Build and maintain long lasting, positive relationships with the students and parents including responses to their feedback on improvements to the school or classes
• Recruit and retain new students/members
• Determine student belt rankings, and provide tracking, reporting, stripe and belt tests, group and private introductory evaluations, and graduations
• Deliver specialized PMA programs inclusive of Drills for Skills, Life lesson BBE Mat Chats, Black Belt Excellence Life Lesson and Demo Team
• Assist in general office management and maintenance (class schedules, school maintenance – scheduled and breakdown, supplies)
• Complete comprehensive training in PMA skills and instruction (Certified Instructor Training, Leadership Program) if applicable as part of succession planning
• Ensure the studio is clean, safe and upholds the PMA brand and standards

Qualifications and Experience:

• HS Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's Degree or Military Service preferred
• A minimum of 8 years experience in martial arts
• Minimum of 4 years of teaching/instructing in the Fitness/Martial Arts industry including in role of Head Instructor
• Clear criminal and driving record. Authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Skills and other Requirements:

• Top-notch leadership skills and self-motivated
• Outstanding verbal communication skills with the capacity to command attention and is a skilled presenter, public speaker
• Respectful, supportive, and fair approach to teaching as required
• Computer skills and capacity to learn the software used to operate the studio
• Able to work flexible work hours: generally 23 to 40-hour weeks on 5 days through weekdays and Saturdays. Daily schedule for hours of work are to be determined.
• Have reliable transportation
• Ability to attend out of town an initial week-long and subsequent refresher training
• Interest and flexibility to deliver responsibilities in multiple locations in assigned area(s)

This is what we will offer you…

• Competitive base pay commensurate with experience. Competitive hourly rate with opportunities for growth as the studios grow
• Paid training in Leadership and skills in martial arts practices
• Retail discounts
• Flexible Work Schedule: Monday to Saturday. Hours will vary based on class schedule, events, etc.

Please submit your resume and background with the following information:

• Contact information
• Professional work experience and number of years
• Education
• Martial arts experience and number of years in relevant martial arts disciplines, including belt rankings where relevant/awarded, and year obtained
• Any martial arts teaching/coaching with discipline

Job Type: Full-time/Part-Time

Pay: Hourly Rate applicable

Schedule:

• Monday to Saturday

Work Location:

• potential for Multiple locations - Richmond or Sugar Land as base

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Productivity: deliver quality and effective programs
• Motivation: builds self esteem, confidence and commitment to be the best you can be
• Accountability: builds ownership to what you are committed

Work Remotely:

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 23 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Martial Arts Instruction: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person