ENROLL AS AN ESF CERTIFIED SMART DEFENSE TRAINER.

Smart Defense is in high demand! To meet that demand, we are looking for high character individuals with experience in Krav Maga, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai. We take the vetting process of selecting instructors very seriously, so step one is passing an initial background check. So, if you’re interested in becoming a Smart Defense Certified Instructor, have experience in at least one of the three martial arts listed above, and can pass a background check, we’d love to talk to you.

 

Our Smart Defense Certified Instructors must:

  • Pass a background check.

  • Attend and pass the Smart Defense Instructor Certification course.

  • Complete 40 hours/year of ongoing sexual assault training

  • Maintain a clean, safe facility

  • Pass drop-in spot checks

  • Maintain a minimum social accountability score of at least 8 out 10.

  • Adhere to Smart Defense Curriculum

The value our trainers receive:

  • They become part of our database of existing high demand waiting list for Smart Defense.

  • Set their own schedule.

  • Charge their own recommended rates

  • Personal landing page created by Smart Defense with class schedule booking system integrated. Manageable through mobile and desktop.

  • Marketing, advertising, and PR are conducted by the Elizabeth Smart Foundation and Smart Defense existing and evolving outlets and resources.

  • A Trusted Credibility Badge that signifies instructor and/or gym are Smart Defense Certified signifying they have been notarized as completing all of the good practices in keeping our members in safe/clean environment and producing our curriculum in the upmost professional and of high quality manner.

 

Getting Started:

If you are interested in becoming a Smart Defense Instructor, we want to hear from you. Please complete the following:

  1. Complete and submit the online form below.

  2. Download and sign the background check authorization form below.

  3. Email your authorization form to miyo@elizabethsmartfoundation.org

All prospective instructors mush have experience in Krav Maga, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, or Muay Thai. Please note that prospective instructors must also pay for and pass a background check.

PLEASE BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD THE AUTHORIZATION REGARDING BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION FORM BY CLICKING THE DOWNLOAD BUTTON BELOW:

SEND SIGNED DOCUMENT TO: MIYO@ELIZABETHSMARTFOUNDATION.ORG