Karate Instructor

Salary Rate: $18.37 - Check out the YMCA’s total compensation package

Location: The Steve and Sally Family Stavro YMCA

Work Hours: Must be available to work 3 hours per week

Employment Type: Contract Part Time Hourly (12 Months)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Start Date: January 6, 2025

Deadline to Apply: December 31, 2024 at 5:00 PM

**Be the Spark** Join our passionate team of Health & Fitness Instructors and help us to achieve great things in our community

The Karate Instructor delivers programming, develops short term lesson plans incorporating physical literacy guidelines and ensuring the unique needs of the participants are met. Instructors maintain a safe environment at all times.

**In this role, you will**:

- Instruct participants in YMCA Karate Program
- Develop and implement sequential weekly lesson plans based on YMCA program syllabus
- Assist Lead Instructor with Gradings
- Recognize participant learning styles and deliver content accordingly
- Coach and develop participants to meet success
- Communicate (verbal and written) child’s progress to parents and Supervisor
- Maintain accurate, up to date weekly progress sheets and records for participants
- Take attendance, ensure participants are signed into and out of the program
- Take down equipment as required - at the same time checking that equipment is safe and in good repair (reporting immediately all malfunctions and removing the damaged equipment immediately from circulation.)
- Build relationship with members and seek opportunities to share the YMCA story and educates members and guests on the YMCA as a Charity
- Ensure qualifications and certifications as required by the YMCA and regulatory standards are current at all times
- Actively participate in scheduled programs, meetings and special events
- In collaboration with individual program members, program volunteers and YMCA program staff, assist and encourage program members to access additional appropriate programs offered at this location
- Understand the importance of the volunteer staff partnership and integrates the value of philanthropy and volunteerism in dealings with members, volunteers, donors and staff
- Other duties as assigned

**You bring**:

- Current Standard First Aid
- CPR is an asset
- Minimum 1 year of active Karate training
- Experience teaching Youth Leadership an asset
- Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
- Flexibility regarding schedule, including days, evenings and weekends

**What you need to succeed**:

- Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values
- Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
- YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

**Why work for the YMCA?**

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 165 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2020-2025 strategic plan, _Ignite the Light_,_ which outlines how we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here.

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