Martial Arts Instructor Boyer Academy | Troy, Missouri More Than a Job. A Chance to Change Lives. Do you believe martial arts is about more than punches and kicks? Do you believe confidence can be taught? Do you enjoy seeing a shy child become a leader? If so, you may be exactly who we're looking for. At Boyer Academy, our mission is simple: Build confidence. Develop leaders. Change lives. We're looking for an energetic, passionate, and professional Martial Arts Instructor to join our growing team. This is an opportunity to make a real difference every single day while building a career in one of the most rewarding professions in the world. About Boyer Academy We are more than a martial arts school. We are a leadership academy where students learn: Confidence Discipline Respect Perseverance Focus Leadership Goal Setting Character Our instructors don't simply teach techniques. They mentor children, encourage families, build confidence, and become positive role models in our community. What You'll Do As a Martial Arts Instructor, you will: Lead high-energy martial arts classes. Teach students ages 4-12. Help students improve technique and confidence. Inspire children to believe in themselves. Encourage positive behavior. Create a fun, structured learning environment. Maintain a safe training floor. Assist with belt graduations. Help prepare students for tournaments. Support academy events. Build relationships with parents. Represent the Boyer Academy culture every day. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who: Loves working with children. Has a positive attitude. Is energetic and enthusiastic. Leads by example. Communicates well. Takes initiative. Is dependable. Is coachable. Wants to continue learning. Takes pride in helping others succeed. Martial arts experience is preferred. Teaching experience is a huge plus. But character, leadership, and the right attitude are more important than rank. We can teach great instructors martial arts. We can't teach people to genuinely care about others. Daily Responsibilities Teach outstanding martial arts classes. Arrive early and prepared. Learn student names quickly. Encourage every student. Keep classes fun and engaging. Help students reach individual goals. Maintain a clean and professional academy. Assist with events and tournaments. Work closely with the leadership team. Continue improving your own martial arts skills. Leadership Expectations Every instructor at Boyer Academy is expected to: Be the first to encourage. Be the last to complain. Lead with integrity. Set the example on and off the mat. Continue personal training. Be physically fit. Demonstrate professionalism. Be someone our students want to become. Children don't become what we teach. They become what they see. Student Experience Our instructors are expected to know their students.

That means:

Learn every student's name. Celebrate birthdays. Celebrate promotions. Recognize improvements. Build relationships with families. Help every child feel noticed. Every student should leave class feeling more confident than when they arrived. Performance Expectations Success isn't measured only by teaching classes.

We expect our instructors to:

Deliver engaging, high-energy classes. Build strong relationships with families. Maintain excellent attendance in assigned classes. Help students progress toward Black Belt. Support academy events. Assist with tournaments. Continue learning and improving. Represent Boyer Academy professionally in the community. Compensation We reward instructors who invest in our students and our academy.

Compensation includes:

Competitive hourly or salary pay (based on experience) Performance bonuses Paid training Continuing education Advancement opportunities Professional development Leadership opportunities As Boyer Academy grows, there will be opportunities for advancement into Lead Instructor, Program Director, and Academy Manager roles. This Position Is NOT For You If... You're only looking for an easy paycheck. You don't enjoy working with children. You dislike public speaking. You don't enjoy being active. You struggle arriving on time. You don't enjoy learning. You don't like being coached. You don't believe in leading by example. This Position IS For You If... You love helping children succeed. You believe martial arts changes lives. You enjoy coaching and encouraging others. You want to continue growing personally and professionally. You believe leadership is earned through example. You want to be part of a team that's making a lasting impact in the community. Why Boyer Academy? Our students don't just come here to learn martial arts. They come here to become more confident, more disciplined, and better prepared for life. Every class is an opportunity to influence a child in a positive way. That's a responsibility we take seriously. If you're passionate about making a difference, leading with integrity, and helping build the next generation of confident leaders, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and join a team that's changing lives—one student, one class, and one black belt at a time.

Pay:

$18.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid training Professional development assistance Application Question(s): Do you enjoy working with children? How many years of teaching or coaching do you have? Do you have Martial Arts experience? Are you comfortable leading groups of children? Can you work evenings? Can you demonstrate professionalism in front of parents every day? Tell us about a time you helped someone become more confident? Why do you want THIS job instead of another coaching job?

Work Location:

In person