MMA Coach – Certified Group Exercise Instructor

About the role

A premium sports, fitness and wellness facility in Abu Dhabi is looking for an energetic and qualified MMA Coach. The successful candidate will deliver safe, motivational and high-energy MMA group classes while supporting member engagement, programme growth and customer retention.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver safe, structured and energetic MMA group classes, adapting them to different fitness and experience levels
• Provide clear instruction, practical demonstrations and technique correction
• Deliver at least four group classes per working day according to the approved schedule
• Support participants in improving their technique, conditioning, discipline and confidence
• Build professional relationships with members and help organise at least one member event each month
• Assist the MMA Master Trainer and Fitness Management with programme development and promote approved classes, activities, events and campaigns
• Inspect the studio and equipment before classes, keep areas clean and safe, and report damage, incidents and safety risks immediately

Required profile

• High school certificate or equivalent
• Internationally recognised Group Exercise Instructor certification or similar qualification
• At least one year of experience as a Group Exercise Instructor, MMA Coach or similar
• Practical knowledge of MMA, combat-sports training and safe group-class delivery
• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills, strong attention to safety and technical detail
• Physically capable of demonstrating exercises safely; professional, reliable, punctual and team-oriented

PREFERRED: recognised MMA or combat-sports coaching certification, First Aid and CPR certification, and previous experience in a commercial fitness club, martial arts academy or premium wellness facility.

Applications are handled by the recruiter, who charges no fee to candidates.