Overview

The Karate Instructor leads engaging, structured classes that help participants develop karate techniques, confidence, and respect for others. You will demonstrate movements, guide practice, and adapt instruction to support safe, steady progress across the group.

Duties

- Teach karate techniques and fundamentals through clear demonstrations, guided practice, and constructive feedback.
- Plan and lead organized sessions, adapting activities to participants’ abilities and progress.
- Promote focus, discipline, respect, and safe training habits throughout each class.
- Observe participants’ technique, offer practical coaching, and encourage continued development.
- Your impact: Clear, supportive instruction helps participants build skills and confidence while enabling colleagues to deliver consistent classes.

Skills

Required:



Teaching skills, explicit communication, patience, and the ability to demonstrate and explain karate techniques help you lead effective sessions and support participant progress. Swimming is also required as a stated role skill, alongside attentive supervision and sound judgment during activities. Preferred: Experience teaching karate or leading group instruction is advantageous, as are strong observation skills and the ability to adapt coaching to different learning needs.

Pay: $18.25-$50.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 2.0 per week

Benefits:

- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Karate Instructor (Shaughnessy)
🏢 Vancouver Martial Arts Academy
📍 Shaughnessy