City Colleges of Chicago
Martial Arts & Self-Defense Instructor - Part Time
City Colleges of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Martial Arts & Self-Defense Instructor - Part Time
Consider joining Kennedy-King College's Continuing Education Department as a Martial Arts & Self-Defense Instructor. The ideal candidate will focus on students learning and practicing martial arts and self-defense techniques that can be used in unexpected situations. The instructor will explain and demonstrate the techniques and then guide students as they practice these new skills until they can use them effectively.GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Teaching Martial Arts & Self-Defense to students ranging from beginning to advanced levels.Knowledge of best practices for conducting martial arts classes.Provide quality instruction to students.Establish and follow a format that allows students to progress in learning.Give physical, written, and verbal tests to students.Participate in the presentation of rank and certifications.Lead students in public presentations including demonstrations, recitals, and seminars.Exercise safety awareness and practices.Follow and enforce department policies, rules, and regulations while maintaining a friendly attitude.Lead groups through warmups, stretches, skills focus, and sparring.Ensure that class attendees are satisfied with the lessons.Begin and end class on time.Accurately record class participation and collect participants' surveys at the end of each class.QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or equivalent required.One or more years of experience teaching self-defense and martial arts, specifically Kung Fu.Valid CPR card is required.Certified rank of Instructor or higher.Knowledge of hand-to-hand combat and self-defense techniques.Physically capable of teaching martial arts and self-defense.Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with a diverse group of staff and students.Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population is desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college.Must be able to collaborate with participants individually and in groups, using various demonstration methods.Must communicate professionally and have a positive attitude at all times.We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago.
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Consider joining Kennedy-King College's Continuing Education Department as a Martial Arts & Self-Defense Instructor. The ideal candidate will focus on students learning and practicing martial arts and self-defense techniques that can be used in unexpected situations. The instructor will explain and demonstrate the techniques and then guide students as they practice these new skills until they can use them effectively.GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Teaching Martial Arts & Self-Defense to students ranging from beginning to advanced levels.Knowledge of best practices for conducting martial arts classes.Provide quality instruction to students.Establish and follow a format that allows students to progress in learning.Give physical, written, and verbal tests to students.Participate in the presentation of rank and certifications.Lead students in public presentations including demonstrations, recitals, and seminars.Exercise safety awareness and practices.Follow and enforce department policies, rules, and regulations while maintaining a friendly attitude.Lead groups through warmups, stretches, skills focus, and sparring.Ensure that class attendees are satisfied with the lessons.Begin and end class on time.Accurately record class participation and collect participants' surveys at the end of each class.QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or equivalent required.One or more years of experience teaching self-defense and martial arts, specifically Kung Fu.Valid CPR card is required.Certified rank of Instructor or higher.Knowledge of hand-to-hand combat and self-defense techniques.Physically capable of teaching martial arts and self-defense.Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with a diverse group of staff and students.Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population is desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college.Must be able to collaborate with participants individually and in groups, using various demonstration methods.Must communicate professionally and have a positive attitude at all times.We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago.
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