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World Champion Taekwondo Plainfield
Plainfield, IL (In Person)
$45,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Taekwondo Instructor World Champion Taekwondo Plainfield 14951 South Van Dyke Road, Plainfield, IL 60544 $40,000
- $55,000 a year
- Full-time $40,000
- $55,000 a year
- Full-time
FULL-TIME TAEKWONDO INSTRUCTOR
— Salaried Career | Quarterly Bonuses | Partnership Track Teach champions. Build a career. Earn your place at the leadership table.ABOUT WORLD CHAMPION TAEKWONDO
At World Champion Taekwondo in Plainfield, Illinois, martial arts is a way of life that transforms students into confident, disciplined leaders. Directed by Master Tae Hyung Kim—a 2004 Olympic Coach for the Philippines with over 30+ years of elite professional athlete and sparring coaching experience —our dojang is one of the Midwest's premier academies. We pride ourselves with a thriving community, an energetic student base from Little Tigers (ages 4-5) to national competitors, and a track record of producing championship-caliber martial artists. Now we are growing. We are looking for one exceptional instructor to grow with us. This is a salaried, full-time career with a defined path to leadership, elite mentorship, and long-term financial upside.THE ROLE AT A GLANCE
Position:
Full-time, salaried position starting August 2026Elite Mentorship:
Work and train directly under a former Olympic Coach to refine your own sparring, coaching, and learn business skill sets.Schedule:
Monday-Friday 3:00 PM- 9:00 PM, Saturdays 9:00 AM
- 1:00
PM Location:
14951 S Van Dyke Rd, Plainfield, IL 60544 WHATYOUR WEEK LOOKS LIKE
Lead dynamic, high-energy classes for all age groups (ages 4-5 through teens). Demonstrate sparring drills, techniques, forms, and breaking at a level that inspires. Keep engagement and retention high Build trusting relationships with parents as the warm, professional face of the dojang. Prepare students for belt testings, high-level tournaments, and demonstrations. Work alongside Master Kim on programming, enrollment growth, and dojang operations—the foundation of your Partnership Track.COMPENSATION & CAREER TRAJECTORY
Earn Now:
Base Salary:
$40,000- $50,000, commensurate with experience.
Quarterly Performance Bonuses:
Paid every 3 months, tied directly to student retention and growth milestones. When the school wins, you win. Build for the Next 5+Years:
The Partnership Track:
A clear path from Instructor to Head Instructor and Dojang Management, learning the business operations of a highly successful academy.Paid Continuing Education:
Full coverage for advanced training, major seminars, and professional referee/coaching certifications.Longevity Milestones:
Tenure-based rewards unlocking permanent higher base-pay tiers and profit-sharing percentages.Live Well:
Highly flexible, relaxed PTO policy with simple advance notice. Complimentary high-quality uniforms and gear allotments, plus milestone rewards.WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Certified Black Belt or higher. Proven experience coaching Taekwondo, with a strong understanding of competitive sparring drills and youth engagement. Exceptional confidence and public speaking presence in front of large classes. Highly skilled at building relationships with both children and parents. Diligent, hardworking, and loyal—looking to join a tight-knit team for the long haul. Basic English proficiency mandatory; familiarity with basic Korean dojang terminology highly preferred. Open to visa sponsorship or transfer for elite international candidates.OUR CULTURE
This is a fun, friendly, fast-paced environment where you will put your skills to the test. We train hard, we laugh a lot, and we treat each other like family.HOW TO APPLY
Submit your resume through this listing. Every submission is personally reviewed by our internal team, and top-tier candidates will be contacted for an interview.Pay:
$40,000.00- $55,000.