Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Professor

**About us**

Gracie Barra Lethbridge is the premier academy to learn the art of Jiu-Jitsu in Lethbridge, AB.
Our vision is “Jiujitsu for everyone”. We focus on character growth and the empowerment of our community and families through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The Gracie Barra Lethbridge classes are aligned with the Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Program structure developed by Master Carlos Gracie Jr. to meet the specific learning needs of people from different ages, genders and levels.

As a Jiujitsu Instructor at Grace Barra Lethbridge, your main duties and responsibilities are:

- Teach and motivate students.
- Identify strengths and weaknesses of each student and develop their potential skills and abilities.
- Plan, develop and implement training and practice sessions.
- Advise on all matters related to the practice of jiujitsu, including its techniques.
- Develop all activities without interfering with any orientation of the GB System.
- Plan competitive events.
- Motivate and prepare students for competitive events or games.
- Effectively participate in all activities (meetings, trainings, etc.) of the Training Center.
- Provide practical and emotional support to the team during classes and competition events.

**Necessary Skills/Qualifications**:

- Purple, Brown or Black belt in Brazilian Jiujitsu
- ICP Instructor Training Certificate (Offered)
- At least 3 years of experience training and/or teaching Brazilian Jiujitsu
- Experience teaching kids
- Post-secondary education is an asset

**Important Information**:

- Shifts from 6:30 am to 7:30 am, 12:00pm to 1:00 pm and 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm Monday to Friday.
- Overtime and some Saturdays may be required according to business needs.

**Instructions**: Please indicate in your cover letter whether or not you are a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada or temporary resident. Our company offers professional team environment, as well as competitive wages, and benefits package
after probation. Only qualified applicants will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
Invitation to all applicants: We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate by nationality or gender.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $3,000.00 per month

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Company car
- Company events
- On-site gym
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Store discount

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Lethbridge, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Work Permit (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-01-02