Boxing Trainer

The Bloc seeks a Boxing Trainer to deliver safe, high-quality boxing training to a diverse group of West Side youth ages 10-19. Boxing trainers at The Bloc train champions in an affirming environment while holding them to the highest standards of excellence in the sport and beyond.

Responsibilities:

Youth Development: Create an environment that supports the social/emotional development of all youth through boxing training
Curriculum Development: Support the development of a beginner’s boxing training curriculum by documenting training plans, lessons, and drills.
Fighter Support: Manage, communicate, and execute various aspects of each fighter’s experience, including training time, sparring, passbooks, conditioning, and competition
Personnel Building: Recruit, train, and manage a team of boxing trainers and support their development to proficiency
Communication: Communicate progress and updates with parents, guardians, stakeholders, and staff
Growth: Support the creation and execution of recruitment opportunities and program partnerships
Complete other tasks as assigned to support program health and functioning.

Qualifications:

Dedicated to providing resources and opportunities to Chicago’s West Side youth
Passionate about racial justice, gender equality, and equity
Capable of training others to execute practice plans
MUST HAVE a history of successful boxing training
Organized and capable of tracking and reporting the progress of enrolled fighters
Knowledge and understanding of the function and basic maintenance of boxing equipment
Eager to take initiative
Willing to work evenings and weekends to perform duties and special projects

Working Conditions:

Part-Time / On Site

Monday - Thursday: 1:30pm-7:00pm, Saturday: 10:00am-3:00pm

This position requires frequent off-site locations

Occasional non-standard working hours (evenings, weekends) may be necessary to complete job duties

Compensation:

Salary: Starting at $25-35/hour depending on experience

Location: The Bloc, 1345 N Karlov Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651

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