Martial Arts Coach
Skills
About This Role
Overview
We are seeking highly skilled and professional Kids’ Martial Arts Coaches to deliver exceptional, structured, and engaging training sessions across multiple disciplines.
The successful candidates will play a key role in developing young athletes within a safe, disciplined, and high-performance environment, while maintaining world-class coaching and safeguarding standards.
Disciplines Required
We are hiring coaches with specialization in one or more of the following:
• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)
- Muay Thai
• Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
- Boxing
- Taekwondo
- Karate
1. Coaching & Delivery
- Deliver high-quality, structured, and engaging sessions for children across various age groups and skill levels
- Apply age-appropriate coaching methods that balance discipline, fun, and development
- Implement structured progression pathways, grading systems, and skill development plans
- Ensure sessions are safe, technically sound, and aligned with academy standards
2. Child Engagement & Development
- Create a positive, motivating, and inclusive learning environment
- Build confidence, discipline, and teamwork in young participants
- Monitor individual progress and provide constructive feedback
- Adapt coaching styles to suit different learning abilities and personalities
3. Safeguarding & Safety
- Adhere strictly to all child safeguarding policies and procedures
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all participants at all times
- Maintain appropriate behaviour, boundaries, and professionalism with children
- Report and document any incidents in line with safeguarding protocols
4. Parent Interaction
- Communicate professionally with parents regarding progress, behaviour, and development
- Support onboarding of new students and explain program structure
- Handle queries and feedback with professionalism and clarity
5. Professional Standards
- Maintain a high level of discipline, punctuality, and presentation
- Represent the academy in a professional manner at all times
- Participate in internal training, meetings, and development sessions
Experience
- Proven experience coaching children in martial arts (minimum 2–3 years preferred)
- Experience in delivering structured classes, group coaching, and progression systems
- Competitive experience in martial arts is highly desirable
Qualifications
- Minimum Black Belt (or equivalent advanced level) in relevant discipline
- Recognised coaching certification (preferred)
- Valid Safeguarding / Child Protection certification (mandatory or willingness to obtain)
- First Aid / CPR certification (preferred)
Skills & Competencies
- Strong English communication skills (verbal and instructional clarity essential)
- Ability to engage, motivate, and manage groups of children effectively
- Excellent class control and behavioural management skills
- Strong technical knowledge and ability to break down movements clearly
- High level of professionalism and emotional intelligence
Personal Attributes
- Energetic, patient, and approachable
- Passionate about youth development and martial arts
- Strong role model with high personal standards
- Reliable, disciplined, and team-oriented
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work within a high-performance, structured academy environment
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Competitive Salary and attractive packages for the correct applicants who have the necessary skill sets
- Ongoing training and professional development support
- A positive, team-driven culture focused on excellence
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