PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
SUITED SELF-DEFENSE INSTRUCTOR/PROGRAM COORDINATOR
FOR IMPACT, A FULL-CONTACT, TRAUMA-INFORMED EMPOWERMENT SELF-DEFENSE PROGRAM
20-25 hours per week with potential for growth to full-time position.
IMPACT Boston is a nationally recognized abuse and violence prevention organization that teaches empowerment self-defense. Our curriculum presents students with realistic scenarios of threat, intimidation and imminent danger. Our organizational philosophy emphasizes abuse prevention, healing, empowerment, social justice, and trauma awareness.
IMPACT teaches adults, teens and children of all genders, and has specific programs for people with disabilities, abuse survivors, LGBTQ people, women of color, frontline human service workers, high school, and middle school students. Research on graduates of IMPACT shows that the training reduces symptoms of PTSD in survivors of child abuse and domestic violence and that it increases students’ self-efficacy and self-confidence.
IMPACT is hiring suited instructors to teach self-defense classes as part of a mixed gendered teaching team. In IMPACT’s training model, suited instructors play a unique role that involves both teaching physical and verbal skills and portraying a realistic assailant in simulated attack scenarios with students.
Suited instructors wear full body armor specifically designed to protect them in scenarios in which students strike as hard as they can.
We are looking for candidates with a strong commitment to preventing violence and the willingness to play these multiple roles. No self-defense experience is necessary. Extensive paid training is provided.
This position will be primarily focused on teaching self-defense, online safety, assertive communication, and de-escalation in schools, businesses and community organizations. When not teaching, the person in this position will assist with outreach and administrative functions.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ability and willingness to teach a physically demanding curriculum
Ability and willingness to be emotionally supportive and encourage each student to take on the level of challenge that is right for them
Good physical condition—experience in contact sports, martial arts or other physically demanding activity is preferred
Ability and willingness to play the role of an aggressor in simulated attack scenarios
Some experience with teaching, acting, public speaking, counseling, martial arts, athletics, youth development, or work with trauma survivors
Reliability
Experience working with teens and middle school students or strong willingness to teach self-defense to young people
Reliable access to a car is preferred
To apply: send a resume and an email explaining why you are interested in this position to Ben Comeau (he/him), Training Manager.
This position guarantees a minimum of 20 hours per week, more hours may be available during busy periods.
