Martial Arts & Education Leader at Zhang Sah in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Zhang Sah Martial Arts and Learning Centers are growing! We are working with schools, childcare, recreation centers, and community organizations to bring the benefits of martial arts to children and youth throughout Philadelphia. We have a special emphasis on supporting positive youth development and educational outcomes for children who are at-risk. We need your help to meet the needs of the children need us the most.

We are seeking new dynamic transformational leaders to join our team to help us expand. Our high quality gamut of programs include PHL PreK, Out-of School TIme, Career education, and sports based youth development programs and martial arts (Judo, Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Capoeira, Kung -Fu).

The ideal candidate aspires to embody the brave scholar ethic by embracing our mission to educate the body and strengthen the mind. Our work environment is diverse by design. Working at Zhang Sah is fast paced and rooted in a physical culture. You have at a minimum advanced martial arts experience in Tae Kwon Do or a related martial art (Karate, Tang Soo, Tae Kwon Do, or Hapkido) with a minimum of one year of experience working with children (in other setting is acceptable). Background checks are required. A valid driver's license with a clean driving record for the past three years is required.

Primary Duties:

• Model mission and tenets (www.zhangsah.org)
• Membership - recruitment, retention, relationships
• Program - oversight and compliance
• Staffing - supervise and lead program staff
• Assets - maintain and steward facility and equipment
• Compliance assurance and reporting

Martial Art Duties:

• Model Zhang Sah's mission, vision, and tenets (visit www.zhangsah.org)
• Continue studying your current martial art and or with Zhang Sah
• Implement Zhang Sah's curriculum with fidelity
• Physically present during program time
• Plan, Prepare and implement lessons
• Inspire student progress
• Supervise students
• Build and maintain positive relationships with parents and co-workers
• Proactively monitor environment for safety and ensure interactions with children are high quality, positive and progressive
• Class room preparation and clean up - includes all facilities and equipment used by students and staff.
• Complete on time related administrative duties (attendance, reports, etc...)
• Attend and participate in professional development sessions

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $19-26/hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• After school
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Pay may depend on skills and/or qualifications

COVID-19 considerations:

Zhang Sah Martial Art and Learning Centers are COVID conscious work places

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA 19140: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Martial arts: 3 years (Preferred)
• management: 2 years (Preferred)
• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• working with children: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Black Belt (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time

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