Martial Arts Instructor

Part-Time Martial Arts Instructor – Teach Kids | Evening Classes | Great Pay

Independence, MO and Surrounding Areas

Make a difference in a child's life through martial arts.

For over 35 years, ACTIVSTARS Athletics has led the nation in youth martial arts programs, helping thousands of students build  confidence, discipline, and leadership while having fun.

We are currently seeking  passionate Martial Arts Instructors who enjoy working with kids and want a  flexible, well-paid part-time opportunity teaching their martial arts style in a positive, structured environment.

Our instructors teach  their primary style while following the  ActivStars Athletics curriculum outline , which focuses on developing strong fundamentals, character, and life skills.

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Martial Arts Instructor – Youth Programs (Part-Time Evenings)

Instructor Requirements

• Applicants must hold a  Black Belt in a traditional forms-based martial art . 
• Must be  familiar with kata or forms based on a traditional style.
• Applicants should have training in  Karate, Taekwondo, Kenpo, Kung Fu , or a similar system. 
• Applicants  must be 18  or older and have  reliable transportation to travel to class locations. 
• Candidates should enjoy working with children and families .
• Ideal candidates have a  strong technical foundation, leadership skills, and a passion for mentoring young students .

Why Instructors Love Teaching with ActivStars Athletics

• Teach  your own martial arts style . Must be traditional forms/kata-based.
• Competitive pay based on enrollment. 
• Flexible schedule , typically one to two evenings per week. 
• Paid training provided. 
• Opportunity to make a  real impact in kids' lives . 
• Opportunities to participate in  tournaments, camps, and events .
• This is an  excellent opportunity for experienced martial artists who want to teach without the responsibilities of running their own school.

What You'll Do

• Teach martial arts classes for  beginner-through-advanced youth students . 
• Create a fun, positive, and  structured learning environment . 
• Manage  student attendance and class check-in. 
• Maintain basic class records . 
• Encourage participation in  ActivStars Athletics tournaments, camps, and special events .

All new instructors receive paid training , including ActivStars Athletic teaching methods, curriculum guidelines, record-keeping procedures, and hands-on mentoring with a veteran instructor.

Schedule

• Weekday evenings , typically between 5:30 PM and 9:00 PM or 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM . 
• Most instructors teach one to two nights per week, with opportunities to add more classes if desired.

Pay

• $16 to $30+ per hour . 
• Pay is based on student enrollment.
• Typical earnings are $300 to $400 per month, teaching just one evening per week. 
• Additional earnings are available to instructors who teach at multiple locations.

Perfect for college students with martial arts experience, black belts who have full-time careers, parents with martial arts backgrounds, and martial artists who want to teach without running a dojo.

If you love martial arts and want to help shape the next generation of students, we would love to hear from you.  Apply today and join the ActivStars Athletics instructor team.