Developmental Coach

Join the Team: Developmental Coach

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Part-time · Evenings & weekends

 

Want to coach in a club where every athlete from a two-year-old in their first gi to a competitive national-level judoka, feels like they belong? That’s Team Numa. And we’re looking for a Developmental Coach to help us keep building it.

 

About Team Numa Team

 

Numa Judo and Fitness is the largest judo club in Halifax and Nova Scotia. Founded by Sensei Jason, Numa began as an informal gathering, rolling out mats in a warehouse to teach friends, and has grown into a purpose-built community serving athletes from age two through adulthood. What hasn’t changed is the culture: welcoming, inclusive, high-energy, and built on genuine belonging.

Our programs span the full athlete lifecycle, from tiered youth development, adult judo, specialized technical training, and the JFit fitness program. As an affiliate of Judo Nova Scotia and Judo Canada, Numa supports athletes at every stage, from first day on the mat to regional and national competition.

 

About the Role

 

The Developmental Coach supports Sensei Jason in delivering high-quality, athlete-centered judo instruction across Numa’s programs. Depending on experience and availability, you may work with one or more program streams, early childhood, youth, adult judo, Newaza, Throwing, or JFit. This role asks for strong technical knowledge, but just as much, it asks for the warmth, patience, and energy that define the Numa experience. The right person loves the sport, connects easily with people of all ages, and is committed to both athlete development and the ongoing growth of the club.

 

What You’ll Do

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• Plan and lead practices for assigned program(s) under the direction of Sensei Jason

• Deliver age- and level-appropriate instruction in throws (nage-waza), groundwork (ne-waza), and breakfalls (ukemi)

• Build trust-based relationships with athletes and their families that reflect Numa’s community-first culture

• Provide consistent, constructive, and encouraging feedback to support each athlete’s individual progress

• Travel with the club and coach athletes at tournaments and events affiliated with Judo Nova Scotia and Judo Canada (planning and costs covered by the club)

• Support club events, training camps, and special programming Maintain attendance records, contribute to practice planning and curriculum development, and participate in staff meetings and coach development sessions

• Help keep the dojo clean and welcoming as part of daily club operations

 

What We’re Looking For

 

Required:

• Demonstrated experience in judo as a competitor, coach, or instructor

• Strong foundational knowledge of judo technique, competition rules, and athlete development

• Genuine enthusiasm for working with participants of all ages, including young children

• A warm, patient, and high-energy communication style

• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative coaching team

• Successful completion of a background check (required prior to coaching)

• CPR / First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain prior to first session

• Current or willingness to obtain the NCCP Dojo Instructor course

Considered an asset:

• Experience coaching youth judo in a club or developmental program

• Familiarity with Judo Nova Scotia competition structures and athlete pathways

• Experience with early childhood movement or sport-readiness programming

• Knowledge of Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) principles

• Background in fitness instruction or HIIT programming (JFit)

 

The Numa Way

 

Coaches are the keepers of Numa’s culture. Sensei Jason built this club on the belief that judo should be accessible, joyful, and transformative for everyone who walks through the door, and every Numa coach is expected to carry that forward, every single day. Our values: belonging, respect, growth, integrity, excellence, and fun.

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How to Apply

 

Send your resume and cover letter to teamnuma@outlook.com.

 

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and this posting will remain open until a successful candidate is hired. Only successful candidates will be contacted.