Head BJJ Coach

About Us

House of Gentle Arts is a network with multiple gyms in Zurich, dedicated to delivering high-level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) instruction. As an organization recognized by the Swiss Ministry of Sports, we actively collaborate with the city of Zurich to serve a diverse community of adults and children, ranging from recreational practitioners to competitive athletes.

Our vision is to expand and build a network of elite academies, distinguished by a world-class curriculum, exceptional teaching methodology, and a positive, growth-oriented culture.

Position Overview

We are looking for a visionary technical leader with proven experience in managing high-performance teams. This professional will design the BJJ structure for our future network of academies, ensuring excellence in instruction, instructor development, and athlete training across all units.

Key Responsibilities

• Instructor Development: Build a comprehensive coach development program that includes mentorship and ongoing training, ensuring alignment with a unified technical and pedagogical standard.
• Program Development: Create a scalable technical and pedagogical program, servicing children, recreational practitioners, and high-performance athletes with consistent quality and a replicable teaching philosophy.
• Lead Instruction: Teach key classes at our main unit in Zurich and act as the technical reference for the coaching staff, delivering internal and external technical events to cultivate the network’s culture.
• Quality Control: Establish evaluation and monitoring systems to maintain effective execution of the program in every unit.
• Network Expansion: Collaborate with management in implementing the technical structure for new academies and develop strategies for growth and diversification of revenue streams.
• Competition Team Leadership: Oversee the network’s competition program and develop top-tier athletes.
• Brand Representation: Serve as an ambassador for House of Gentle Arts within the national and international BJJ community.

Required Qualifications

• Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with a strong competitive history in high-level tournaments (Gi and No-Gi).
• At least 7 years of coaching experience with a proven track record of forming champions and leading successful teams.
• Practical experience in competitive, recreational, and children’s programs.
• Expertise in structuring scalable technical and pedagogical curriculums.
• Demonstrated ability to train, lead, and inspire fellow instructors.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Fluency in English is required.
• A passion for teaching, personal development, and building a lasting legacy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a head coach or technical director in a large academy or network.
• Experience in expanding and standardizing sports or educational programs.
• Functional knowledge of German and Portuguese is a plus.

What We Offer

• A leading role in strengthening and developing a BJJ network in Switzerland.
• The freedom and autonomy to implement a world-class program from the ground up.
• Competitive salary that reflects the strategic importance of the role.
• A strong community of over 300 engaged members.
• A positive environment centered on growth and continuous improvement.
• An opportunity to directly shape the next generation of BJJ talents in Switzerland.

Equal Opportunity Statement

House of Gentle Arts is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.