Taekwondo Instructor

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 2026
• Elite 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

WHAT YOUR 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 - $55,000.00 per year Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Gym membership
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person