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Mindfulness Martial Arts Instructor
Child Development Institute
Toronto, CAN
Seasonal, Part Time
Mid
Onsite
CAD 32.46-32.46 hourly / hour
Discovered 1 months ago
KickboxingBrazilian Jiu JitsuJudo
Key Skills for This Role
KickboxingBrazilian Jiu JitsuJudo
Full Job Posting
- Facilitate the martial arts and physical training components of CDI's Therapeutic Martial Arts programs using Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and mindfulness-based approaches, as outlined in the program manual.
- Work collaboratively with another instructor to plan and deliver program activities and support effective group management.
- Facilitate activities in an engaging, safe, and accessible manner, considering age, developmental ability, and individual participant needs.
- Assess and manage physical, emotional, and social risks during group sessions.
- Support participants using non-judgmental, trauma-informed, and strength-based behaviour management approaches.
- Participate in post-group discussions and meetings with clients to support their physical, emotional, and mental health goals.
- Complete all required documentation, including group reports, client notes, and incident reports.
- Promptly communicate client concerns, including child protection concerns, to the Program Coordinator.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Instructor-level experience in a relevant martial arts discipline, such as: Kickboxing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Judo
- Kickboxing
• Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Judo
- Experience facilitating programs for children and youth in therapeutic, educational, recreational, or community settings.
- Experience within Learning Disabilities and Mental Health (LDMH) programs or a demonstrated interest in professional development in this area.
- Strong initiative, emotional regulation, communication, organization, and time-management skills.
- Ability to travel to the program location at 46 St. Clair Gardens.
- Availability to work a minimum of 3 hours per week, primarily evenings, as scheduled.
- Frequent interaction with children, youth, families, and colleagues.
- Moderate to high noise levels.
- Fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Regular physical activity, including teaching and demonstrating martial arts techniques, fitness exercises, rolls, partner drills, and movement-based activities.
- Flexible availability, primarily evenings, with occasional weekend programming as needed.
- All applicants are advised that offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Credential verifications and references are required.
About Child Development Institute
Behavioral & Mental Health390 employeesFounded 2004
Toronto nonprofit children's mental health and early learning agency serving children, youth, and families.
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