A Martial Arts Instructor is responsible for the supervision of campers, giving martial arts-specific instruction, providing a safe and fun learning environment, and serving as a positive role model for campers.

We are seeking motivated team members who believe deeply in the organization’s mission and who display a record of achievement in effective supervision & management of youth, teaching fencing skills and techniques, building positive relationships and ensuring the safety and well-being of people of all ages.

1. Provide daily martial arts instruction to campers between the ages of 6 and 15 with different ability levels
2. Demonstrate martial arts techniques, explaining the principles behind them
3. Observe and assess students performing martial arts, and give them feedback on their progress
4. Group supervision of campers with attention to: behavior and group management, health and safety, security, and personal and skill development
5. Ensure safety of campers and team members in and out of the martial arts area and teach safe training habits
6. Enforce all martial arts rules and regulations
7. Daily supervision of the martial arts area
8. Complete weekly awards for campers
9. Organize and prepare daily lesson plans in a fun and creative manner
10. Use effective classroom management skills to lead the activity and effectively create a fun environment where everyone feels included
11. Work effectively with fellow Activity Specialists and collaborate on daily responsibilities
12. Serve as a positive role model to campers
13. Follow the ESF Code and maintain the ESF Look at all times
14. Exhibit ESF Core Values at all times and to adhere to all company policies
15. Have fun
16. Other responsibilities as assigned

1. Knowledge and ability in your martial arts discipline
2. Understand and support the mission of the organization
3. The ability to work effectively with others in all levels of the organization in a professional manner
4. Positive attitude
5. Commitment to the growth and development of youth
6. Commitment to producing consistent, high-quality work
7. Excellent judgment, ability to identify problems and works quickly to find solutions
8. Patient, caring and creative
9. Flexible, adaptive and a Team player
10. Desire to make a difference in the life of a child

1. Previous experience working with children, examples include but are not limited to; babysitting, academic/athletic tutoring, camp counselor, youth volunteer, classroom assistant, religious education teacher
2. Martial Arts experience – as participant (required) 
3. Martial Arts teaching experience (1 – 3 years minimum required)

1. Teaching certification (preferred)

1. Bachelor’s degree

1. Outstanding communication skills which include the ability to use clear, concise and grammatically correct written and oral language in all aspects of professional interaction with campers, their families, peers, leadership team and the larger community

1. Reports to and takes direction from Senior Camp Director. May also take direction from and is overall accountable to the Site Director.

1. Ability to push/pull, lift and carry a minimum of 35lbs
2. Endurance to work outside and on your feet for 6-8 hours per day
3. Ability to respond to emergency situations which may require running (up to 1 mile in some cases) and climbing stairs.
4. Good physical condition which enables candidate to execute all responsibilities associated with this position