Job Description

Do you enjoy working with children? Do enjoy work that includes a physical / sporting element? Are you looking for a new challenge? We are searching for the right people to join our team, to work with us as instructors at our Private & Mainstream schools across Essex

Who We Are:

Matt Fiddes Martial Arts has been established for over 20 years & is one of the Uk's leading Children & Family Martial Arts organisations. We deliver high quality Martial Arts tuition for children from 4yrs+ during the school day, at After School clubs & ourprivate classes during evenings & Weekends

Who We are looking for:

We are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our team of Instructors assisting in the delivery of our children's classes in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend and across Essex.

The

Children's Martial Arts Instructor

Westcliff-on-Sea Assignment Details #031SE

Day: Thursday Hours: 4.15pm- 6.45pm Location: Milton Rd, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 7JS

Martial Arts

Experience

We teach a hybrid style which is Taekwondo based with elements of other arts including Karate. Experience in some form of Martial arts is desirable but NOT essential as we offer a comprehensive training program. More important are high personal Standards & qualities including Integrity reliability, enthusiasm & a passion for teaching, moderate fitness levels are required at the outset.

Transport

Use of a car is not essential but may be beneficial as occasionally there may be a requirement to transport training equipment & being able to travel could open up opportunities to attend other locations in Essex that will need temporary / Regular cover

Useful Skills & Experience for this role

Previous experience working with Children, working in the fitness Industry (Running your own business, We have trained PT's Dance teachers, Coaches,

Future Prospects & opportunities

There is scope for this role to expand for the right individual,

Additional Assignments to teach classes at locations nearby e.g. Wickford, Southend, Basildon, Benfleet, Chelmsford, Colchester, Braintree, Grays, Romford, Hornchurch, Dagenham, Barking

The opportunity to take on paid responsibility for administrative duties, Marketing & customer service.

To Make this a full-time career, opening & running your own Schools within our organisation

We offer

Competitive compensation

Bonus Scheme

Free Uniform

Free training in Martial Arts & teaching skills,

Ongoing business training & mentoring

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity & making a difference in the lives of children, please submit your resume and cover letter today to start the conversation!

This opportunity is a part time role on a freelance contractor basis

All contractors are required to provide a valid DBS Certificate or undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Application on engagement

Responsibilities

Instruct children in martial arts techniques while ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Participate in engaging lesson plans that promote physical fitness and teamwork. Monitor and assess students' progress, providing constructive feedback. Foster positive relationships with students and parents to encourage participation. Ensure adherence to safety protocols during all activities and classes. Organize and lead group activities that enhance children's social skills and confidence.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated that they are will & are able to to invest the time THEY require to learn the syllabus in

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance

Pay: 12.50-25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Free fitness classes On-site parking Referral programme
Application question(s):

Do you Have Experience working with Children, if so How long and in what capacity? Are you able to be onsite to for the times required Day: Thursday Hours: 4.15pm- 6.45pm Location: Milton Rd, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 7JS Tell us about your Martial Arts Experience ( if applicable) in addition to this assigment let us know what other days times you would be interested in working, ( And your mode of travel - public transport - bike car etc) A quick note before you apply
New joiners will need to set aside time to learn our syllabus, lesson plans, develop required skills, demonstrate understanding of our policy's & procedures etc to be signed off as a qualified MF instructor. That means putting in a bit of time outside of class each week to learn the syllabus, practise, and attend our team training sessions.

If you're self-motivated, love learning, and can commit to the extra training time, you'll thrive in this role. But if your schedule's already packed, this might not be the right moment to jump in.

do you have time in your schedule to undertake this?

Licence/Certification:

DBS (preferred)
Work Location: In person