Martial Arts Instructor Job Descriptions

Martial arts instructor’s help people learn the skills they need to take part safely and to the best of their ability in a particular martial arts discipline.
As a martial arts instructor you would:
· demonstrate techniques, explaining the principles behind them
· coach students, breaking techniques down into simple moves when working with beginners
· develop training programmes
· observe and assess students, and give them feedback on their progress
· Take responsibility for the health and safety of students, and for teaching safe training habits.

Key Skills
· knowledge and ability in your martial arts discipline
· good spoken communication skills
· the ability to demonstrate techniques clearly
· perseverance and patience
· enthusiasm and the ability to inspire confidence and motivate others
· good organisational skills
· commitment to health and safety
· good knowledge of physiology
· The ability to develop good relationships with the local community and media.