YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties·Lakewood, Washington
The instructor will teach youth the basics of Taekwondo, including stances, blocks, kicks, strikes, forms, and beginner self-defense concepts in structured, high-energy classes. Key duties also involve maintaining a safe environment, encouraging positive participation, assisting in lesson plan creation, working with volunteers, and tracking program attendance.
The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Taekwondo Instructor to join our team.
The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
As a Taekwondo instructor you will be responsible instructing and engaging youth to participate in taekwondo classes.
$17.13 to $17.16 per hour, depending on qualifications
Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week
Location: Lakewood Family YMCA, Lakewood, WA
Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:
Ignite your Passion, Live the Y Cause, and Join our Team! To apply visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org [http://www.ymcapkc.org].
The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled
The Youth Sports Staff will instruct class participants in various sports, games, and activities. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
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.
· Regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
· Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
· Must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move a higher amount.
· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
· Occasionally may need to plan and participate in programming outdoors.
This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of this position. This document is not an exhaustive list and other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without advanced notice.
This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties may exercise employment-at-will rights at any time.
By signing below, you are acknowledging that you have read the document in its entirety and that you understand the requirements, essential functions, and job duties of this position. Further, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation(s), and that should you need assistance, that you are responsible for notifying your Director, Executive Director, and/or Human Resources.
Candidates must have experience practicing or teaching Taekwondo (belt level preferred) and possess the ability to lead, motivate, and engage youth in a group setting while exemplifying core YMCA values. A commitment to diversity, strong safety awareness, and the ability to pass background checks are also required, with CPR/First Aid/AED certifications being preferred.
Market context
In Washington, youth sports and enrichment roles like Taekwondo instructors are often competitive because they require both martial arts experience and the ability to keep groups engaged, safe, and aligned with youth-program values. This role stands out for its focus on leadership, diversity, and safety awareness, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you are considering applying, review your belt level, group-teaching experience, and background-check readiness before submitting.
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