Martial Arts Instructor Current Vacancies

2008-06-07:

Martial arts instructors help people learn the skills they need to participate safely and to the best of their ability in a particular martial arts discipline. Instructors demonstrate techniques and coach at a level that is appropriate to the individual students.

They write training programmes, maintain equipment and give students feedback on their progress.

Martial arts instructors usually work evenings and weekends, when most people participate in recreation.
Some instructors may be present at training sessions and competitions, resulting in long working hours travel may be involved.

Instructors work in a variety of locations depending on their opportunities and preferences, from church halls and pub rooms to leisure centres and martial arts studios.

The work involves some periods of standing observing others participate, mixed with periods of activity when the instructor demonstrates or trains with participants.

Instructors are generally self-employed and they promote themselves as businesses.
Their work can be either a main source of income or a second income.
Instructors could also work in military, law enforcement or security roles.

Opportunities vary between disciplines. Contact your NGB for details.

There are no set salary rates for martial arts instructors. The hourly rate for instructors ranges from 6-20 an hour. (Permalink)