Benefits:

401(k)

Paid time off

Organization Overview

The Bloc envisions a Chicago where every young person has the tools needed to be the champion of their own life. To achieve this in our community, we cultivate the love of boxing to share transformational resources with Chicago’s West Side youth and communities.

Youth in our program have maintained 100% high school graduation and college acceptance rates since 2016 while training to become championship boxers. Through our direct community support initiatives, we distribute over 6,000 pounds of fresh produce to our neighbors monthly and provide household supplies and seasonal items. By partnering with youth and our community, we create the conditions for enduring peace.

The Bloc is seeking a passionate Boxing Trainer to lead energetic group classes. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in group fitness instruction, with a background in youth development or coaching young athletes being a major asset. Conversational or fluent Spanish skills are also highly desirable.

This position requires regular availability Monday through Thursday from 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM, as well as Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Boxing Trainer

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