Job Description

Location: Fit 2 Box Gyms - Bournemouth and/or Ringwood

Job Type: Part-time

Hours: 2-10 hours per week (evenings and/or weekends)

About Us:

Fit 2 Box Gyms is a Premier martial arts and fitness brand with locations in Bournemouth and Ringwood. We specialize in Kickboxing, Thai Boxing, and Boxing, delivering expert-led training in a safe, disciplined, and family-friendly environment. Our programs are tailored for different age groups, offering fun and structured learning for juniors and more focused, progressive development for youth students.

:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Kickboxing / Thai Boxing Coach to join our team and lead classes for both our:

- Junior age group (5-9 years) - beginner-focused sessions emphasising fun, movement, confidence, and discipline.
- Youth age group (10-15 years) - more advanced and structured classes that require a slightly more mature coaching approach, focusing on skill development, fitness, and respect.

You must be able to adapt your coaching style to suit the age and ability of each group, keeping younger children engaged while delivering more challenging, focused training for older students.

Key Responsibilities:

- Deliver age-appropriate Kickboxing / Muay Thai classes to juniors (5-9) and youth (10-15).
- Adapt coaching methods to suit different developmental stages and learning styles.
- Maintain a safe, positive, and respectful training environment at all times.
- Communicate effectively with both students and their parents/guardians.
- Represent the Fit 2 Box brand and uphold our coaching standards.

Essential Requirements:

- Specific experience coaching children in Kickboxing or Muay Thai, with experience across both junior and youth age groups preferred.
- Confident and engaging coaching style with excellent class management skills.
- Ability to adjust tone, expectations, and drills to suit both younger and older children.
- Reliable transport - punctuality and flexibility are essential.
- Valid DBS certificate (or willingness to obtain).
- Valid First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain).

Desirable:

- Recognized martial arts coaching qualifications (e.g. Level 1 or Level 2).
- Safeguarding certification or training.

Training Provided:

Full Fit 2 Box brand training will be provided to the successful applicant, covering our proven coaching methods, class structure, and teaching philosophy.

Schedule:

- 2 to 10 hours per week
- Evening and/or weekend classes
- Coaching may take place at either Bournemouth or Ringwood locations (negotiable)
- Travel between sites is possible but not essential

Pay:

Competitive hourly rate, based on experience and qualifications (starting pay stated).

Bonus schemes introduced once established.

To Apply:

Please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience coaching children and youth specifically in Kickboxing or Muay Thai.

Note: Applications without relevant martial arts coaching experience will not be considered.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 2 - 10 per week

Additional pay:

Performance bonus
Benefits:

Employee discount Free fitness classes Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Store discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 04/08/2025