Youth Boxing Instructor (North Austin)

How you Will Power our Purpose (Job Summary)  

The Y's boxing program welcomes everyone, promoting confidence, discipline, and fitness while building community bonds. Through a blend of boxing, self-defense, and martial arts, participants develop both physically and mentally. The instructor plays a key role in guiding and mentoring with values like respect and perseverance. Together, they create a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.   

How You Will Make an Impact (Essential Functions)  

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

What You Bring to the Community Enterprise  

• 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, with the ability to effectively engage and motivate a diverse group of students.  
• Demonstrated ability to create and deliver dynamic and age-appropriate training sessions. 
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hiring). 
• Additional certifications in martial arts disciplines such as Tae Kwon Do or mixed martial arts are preferred. 
• Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) is a plus. 
• Learn from failure and value feedback in the effort to continuously improve. 
• Team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude and you can work well with others.  
• Listen for understanding and meaning. You speak and write effectively.  
• Build good customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions. 
• Leverage people’s differences as strengths.  

Physical Requirements:  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment, furniture, and/or children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.