Job Description

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
• A history of successful youth 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 $20-30/hour depending on experience

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

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