Athletes Global Corporation·Watsonville, California
The instructor will guide students through structured lessons focused on personal protection, situational awareness, and basic defensive techniques, ensuring classes are interactive, educational, and age-appropriate. Responsibilities include teaching self-defense techniques, building student confidence, and maintaining a positive learning environment through prepared weekly classes.
We are seeking a confident and experienced Self Defense Instructor to lead engaging classes for students in Watsonville. The instructor will teach practical self-defense techniques while promoting awareness, confidence, discipline, and personal safety.
The Self Defense Instructor will guide students through structured lessons focused on personal protection, situational awareness, and basic defensive techniques. Classes should be interactive, educational, and appropriate for the students’ age group.
The ideal instructor is energetic, patient, and passionate about teaching students how to protect themselves while building confidence and respect for others.
Candidates should have experience in martial arts, self-defense training, or related disciplines like Karate, Taekwondo, Jiu-Jitsu, or Krav Maga, with experience working with children or youth programs being beneficial. Strong communication, leadership skills, and the ability to manage active student groups are required.
Market context
In California, self-defense instructor roles often appeal to candidates with martial arts backgrounds and experience leading groups, especially in youth or community settings. Competition can be stronger for applicants who can combine technical skill with classroom control and child-friendly instruction. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to highlight group management and any work with children or youth programs.
