Part Time Contract Instructor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Part Time • Scottsdale
Part-Time Contract Instructor: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
United Defense Tactical – Scottsdale
Location: 4848 E Cactus Rd, Suite 210, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
United Defense Tactical – Scottsdale
Location: 4848 E Cactus Rd, Suite 210, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Compensation: Contract role – Competitive rate ($45–$65/class, based on experience and certifications; negotiable for top candidates)
Schedule: Flexible part-time (2–4 classes, ~4–6 hours/week initially; scales with membership growth). Evenings and weekends prioritized.
Start Date: Immediate – ongoing hiring.
About United Defense Tactical:
We are a premier training facility committed to empowering individuals with practical Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills that build unbreakable confidence, leverage, and real-world self-defense capabilities. Our Scottsdale location provides state-of-the-art training mats, padded scenario equipment, simulators, and a welcoming community dedicated to personal safety and strength. Our programs focus on teaching technique, positioning, and smart decision-making to overcome size and strength disadvantages. Join us in our mission to help people feel safe, powerful, and prepared every day.
We are a premier training facility committed to empowering individuals with practical Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills that build unbreakable confidence, leverage, and real-world self-defense capabilities. Our Scottsdale location provides state-of-the-art training mats, padded scenario equipment, simulators, and a welcoming community dedicated to personal safety and strength. Our programs focus on teaching technique, positioning, and smart decision-making to overcome size and strength disadvantages. Join us in our mission to help people feel safe, powerful, and prepared every day.
The Role:
As a Part-Time Contract Instructor specializing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, you will design and lead high-quality classes for all experience levels (with a warm welcome for beginners). The curriculum emphasizes holistic, evidence-based BJJ training: fundamentals, guard work, positional control, submissions, escapes, sweeps, and practical self-defense applications that translate directly to real-world scenarios.
As a Part-Time Contract Instructor specializing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, you will design and lead high-quality classes for all experience levels (with a warm welcome for beginners). The curriculum emphasizes holistic, evidence-based BJJ training: fundamentals, guard work, positional control, submissions, escapes, sweeps, and practical self-defense applications that translate directly to real-world scenarios.
Classes combine technical drilling, progressive positional sparring, live rolling, and realistic scenario training (including padded assailant work) to create safe yet highly effective practice environments that build genuine confidence and muscle memory. As our BJJ programs grow, you will have the opportunity to lead multiple sessions per week, host workshops, and develop ongoing series.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and deliver safe, progressive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for groups of 8–10 students, focusing on technique, leverage, and practical self-defense applications proven to work against larger opponents.
- Teach core BJJ fundamentals (guard retention, passing, mounts, side control, back control, submissions, and escapes) with an emphasis on real-world dynamics and street-applicable strategies.
- Foster a supportive, empowering, and non-intimidating environment that celebrates progress and builds lasting confidence, especially for beginners.
- Incorporate scenario-based rolling and simulator training to reinforce survival mindset, decision-making, and muscle memory under stress.
- Collect feedback and attendance data to continuously improve the program; collaborate on special events such as seminars and community safety workshops.
- Stay current with research-backed best practices in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction and self-defense applications.
Ideal Candidate:
- Required: 2+ years of experience teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, with proven success helping students build confidence, technical proficiency, and practical self-defense skills.
- Strongly Preferred: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt (or equivalent high-level rank) and formal instructor certification (e.g., Gracie Combatives, Gracie Survival Tactics (GST), Rener Gracie programs, or recognized BJJ instructor credentials). Experience teaching co-ed classes is essential.
- Location: Based in Phoenix metro area.
- Deep passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense; background in trauma-informed instruction or coaching is highly valued.
- Exceptional communication, empathy, and motivational abilities; skilled at creating transformative, judgment-free learning experiences.
- Must pass background check.
- Must carry or obtain personal general liability insurance (minimum $1M per occurrence) with United Defense Tactical named as Additional Insured; proof required prior to starting.
Why Join UDT?
- Flexible contract with clear path to increased hours and full-time as enrollment expands.
- Full access to our advanced facility, including premium training mats, padded suits, and simulators for the most realistic BJJ scenario training available.
- Be part of a meaningful mission that directly improves lives and community safety — plus benefits like free membership and team support events.
Compensation: $45.00 - $65.00 per hour
United Defense Tactical is a leading provider of tactical training solutions, dedicated to providing comprehensive training programs for law enforcement, military personnel, security professionals, and civilians. Our state-of-the-art facility offers realistic scenarios and top-tier instruction to prepare individuals for real-world situations.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to United Defense Tactical Corporate.
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