Taekwondo Head Instructor

About the Role Head Instructor is the face of KickIt Taekwondo at our St. Louis location. You lead all mat operations, drive student enrollment and retention, and build a high-performance martial arts culture aligned with KickIt's championship mindset. This is a leadership role — you teach, you sell, and you grow the school. Responsibilities Lead and deliver all Taekwondo classes for children, teens, and adults across all belt levels Manage and mentor 2 Assistant Instructors — scheduling, training, and performance Drive active student enrollment through trial classes, school demos, and community outreach Own the full sales process: inquiry follow-up, trial class delivery, and membership close Conduct parent meetings and enrollment presentations — convert trials into paying members Follow up on leads generated through digital marketing, referrals, and walk-ins Own the student journey: onboarding, belt testing, upgrades, and retention conversations Implement and uphold the KickIt Taekwondo curriculum and belt progression standards Integrate ChampionMind mindset content into class programming where applicable Submit weekly

KPIs:

active students, trial count, show rate, close rate, upgrades Coordinate with Traditional TKD Black Belt Center leadership on school operations Requirements Minimum 3rd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo (WT/WTF recognized) 3+ years of martial arts instruction experience, preferably in a school setting Proven sales experience — comfortable presenting, following up, and closing enrollments Understands the enrollment funnel: lead → trial → close → retention Natural leader with a passion for youth development and coaching Strong communicator with parents, students, and school partners Organized and self-directed — capable of running day-to-day operations with minimal oversight Background check required | First Aid/CPR certified (or willing to obtain) Compensation Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience) Performance bonus tied to active student count and monthly enrollment targets Opportunity to grow into a School Director role as the location scales To apply: gregbirring@icloud.com |

Pay:

$24.32

• $29.

29 per hour

Work Location:

In person Taekwondo Head Instructor Kick It Taekwondo USA Ltd. Manchester, MO 63011 $24.32

• $29.29 an hour
• Full-time $24.32
• $29.29 an hour
• Full-time About the Role Head Instructor is the face of KickIt Taekwondo at our St.

Louis location. You lead all mat operations, drive student enrollment and retention, and build a high-performance martial arts culture aligned with KickIt's championship mindset. This is a leadership role — you teach, you sell, and you grow the school. Responsibilities Lead and deliver all Taekwondo classes for children, teens, and adults across all belt levels Manage and mentor 2 Assistant Instructors — scheduling, training, and performance Drive active student enrollment through trial classes, school demos, and community outreach Own the full sales process: inquiry follow-up, trial class delivery, and membership close Conduct parent meetings and enrollment presentations — convert trials into paying members Follow up on leads generated through digital marketing, referrals, and walk-ins Own the student journey: onboarding, belt testing, upgrades, and retention conversations Implement and uphold the KickIt Taekwondo curriculum and belt progression standards Integrate ChampionMind mindset content into class programming where applicable Submit weekly

KPIs:

active students, trial count, show rate, close rate, upgrades Coordinate with Traditional TKD Black Belt Center leadership on school operations Requirements Minimum 3rd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo (WT/WTF recognized) 3+ years of martial arts instruction experience, preferably in a school setting Proven sales experience — comfortable presenting, following up, and closing enrollments Understands the enrollment funnel: lead → trial → close → retention Natural leader with a passion for youth development and coaching Strong communicator with parents, students, and school partners Organized and self-directed — capable of running day-to-day operations with minimal oversight Background check required | First Aid/CPR certified (or willing to obtain) Compensation Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience) Performance bonus tied to active student count and monthly enrollment targets Opportunity to grow into a School Director role as the location scales To apply: gregbirring@icloud.com |

Pay:

$24.32

• $29.

29 per hour

Work Location:

In person