Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Head Coach

The Gracie Barra Surfers Paradise School was founded in 2018 and is recognized in the Martial Art community for teaching the highest level of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We have become a strong reference point in physical education, character development & self-defense.

We offer a position for the Head Coach.

Key Responsibilities:
As a Head Coach, your responsibilities will include:

• Teach Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes to adults and children as per Gracie Barra guidelines
• Align the school with GB Oceania guidelines;
• Create a positive and welcoming environment for students at all times and build relationships with all students, including parents of children who are students at the school;
• Monitor training of students on the mats to ensure their safety and progress;
• Develop an internal communication strategy which will ensure students and parents are always aware of school policies, programs and extra activities;
• Ensures the attendance of students are accurately marked and transferred to the appropriate database;
• Effectively handles student's complaints and suggestions and report back to senior management;
• Grow the school numbers and reputation by providing high quality service and coaching and by developing and managing a marketing program;
• Contact existing students to motivate them if they are not regularly attending training;
• Build a small team of assistant coaches as required to support you;
• Participate in curriculum and other development programs; 
• Directly supervise the position of Program Director;
• Perform other duties as may arise from time to time.
   

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience:
Essential Qualifications

• A Certificate III  in any highly relevant field of study will be highly considered; and
• Black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu certified by IBJJF and Gracie Barra.

Essential Knowledge and Experience:

• At least 5 years’ experience as a BJJ Black Belt;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Blue card to work with children;
• First aid qualification;
• Familiar with Gracie Barra Instructor Certification Program;
• Ability to work autonomously.

If you meet ALL the requirements above, we encourage you to apply for this role.
 

Please apply by submitting your application, or for further information, please email Timothy Smith at ****@gbsurfersparadise.com.au