via Indeed
$40K - 70K a year
Teach and manage children's martial arts classes, ensure safety and engagement, communicate with parents, and support student development.
Experience working with children in coaching or fitness, martial arts background preferred, strong leadership and communication skills, availability for evenings/weekends, and ability to pass background check.
Children’s Martial Arts Instructor – Full Time Martial Arts Coach | Kids Instructor | Youth Sports Coach Sigma Martial Arts & Fitness – Medford, MA $40,000–$70,000 per year + Bonus | Full-Time (40 hrs/week) Sigma Martial Arts & Fitness is hiring a Full-Time Children’s Martial Arts Instructor to lead our growing children's martial arts program (ages 3–12). This is a career-track coaching position for someone who wants to teach full-time, grow professionally, and make a real impact through martial arts and youth development. This position is ideal for candidates with experience as a: • Martial Arts Instructor • Kids Martial Arts Coach • Youth Sports Coach • Fitness Coach for Children • After-School Program Instructor Job Responsibilities • Teach structured martial arts classes for children ages 3–12 • Maintain a fun, safe, and disciplined training environment • Manage class flow, behavior, and student engagement • Communicate clearly and professionally with parents • Support student retention, attendance, and development • Assist with trial classes, new student onboarding, and enrollment support • Participate in staff training, meetings, and ongoing education • Follow all safety procedures and curriculum standards Required Qualifications • Experience working with children in a coaching, teaching, sports, or fitness role • Background in martial arts, wrestling, boxing, BJJ, MMA, karate, taekwondo, judo, or youth sports preferred • Strong leadership, communication, and classroom control • Professional, reliable, and punctual • Able to work evenings and weekends as needed • Available full-time (40 hours per week) • Must pass a background check You do not need to be a black belt. We hire for teaching ability, leadership, and professionalism first. Pay & Benefits • Salary: $40,000–$70,000/year (based on experience) • Performance Bonuses • Free Martial Arts Training • Paid Certifications & Ongoing Training • Career Advancement Path • Paid Time Off • Health Stipend Work Location: In person at our studio: Sigma Martial Arts & Fitness, 28 High Street, Medford, MA 02155 Schedule: 40 hours per week; afternoon, evening, and weekend availability required Why Work at Sigma Martial Arts & Fitness • Professional, clean, and modern training facility • Structured children’s martial arts curriculum with character development • Supportive team environment • Long-term growth and leadership opportunities • Mission-driven culture: "We transform lives through the martial arts" How to Apply: Apply through Indeed with • Your resume • A brief note describing your experience working with children Qualified applicants will be invited to: • A short interview • An in-studio coaching audition Job Type: Full-time Pay: $40,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year Benefits: • Employee discount • Gym membership • Health insurance • On-the-job training • Opportunities for advancement • Paid time off • Paid training Work Location: In person
This job posting was last updated on 12/10/2025