For many professional fighters, the hardest transition is not physical. It is professional.
You have invested years into training, competition and discipline. You have built knowledge that very few people possess. The next step is turning that experience into a financially sustainable career.
This role is designed for coaches who want:
You continue working in MMA and multi-disciplinary martial arts every day — inside a professional environment with real athletes, ambitious members and a serious coaching culture.
This is a Swiss employment role with a competitive salary and clear structure. Your income does not depend on fight results, short-term performance, or physical wear and tear.
As part of IMPACT’s senior coaching group, you help shape training quality, coach development and long-term athlete pathways. Over time, this can develop into building your own fighters and contributing to a strong fight team culture.
Why Switzerland
Switzerland offers stability, safety, high salaries, low taxes, beautiful nature, an international environment and ranks generally as one of the places with the highest quality of life.
It is one of the strongest places in Europe to build a long-term career, support a family, and plan for the future.
For EU/EFTA citizens, the process to work in Switzerland is straightforward. Relocation is possible for suitable candidates.
About IMPACT Martial Arts
IMPACT Martial Arts is a premium, multi-disciplinary martial arts organisation based in Switzerland. We combine a beginner-friendly atmosphere with professional coaching standards, structured curriculums and long-term athlete development.
IMPACT is setting a new benchmark for martial arts in Switzerland:
High standards, clear structure, strong culture — delivered consistently across programmes and locations.
Our programmes include:
- MMA
- Muay Thai
- Boxing
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)
- Wrestling
- Kids & youth programmes
IMPACT provides the infrastructure strong coaches need:
- Premium facilities and professional equipment
- Structured curriculums and progression frameworks
- A seamless digital member experience (app-based training journey)
- Clear coaching standards across disciplines
- A strong, respectful team culture
- Long-term thinking and professional operations
This environment allows senior coaches to lead effectively, develop hobbyists over time, and contribute to building a high-performance fight team within a stable system.
YOUR ROLE
As Head MMA Coach / Senior Martial Arts Coach, you will be part of IMPACT’s senior coaching group and contribute to technical standards, training structure and coach development.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical and tactical training across selected disciplines (based on strengths)
- Maintain and develop coaching standards across classes and programmes
- Coach beginners, advanced hobby athletes and competitive fighters alike
- Support curriculum development
- Mentor coaches and contribute to internal training structures
- Work closely with founders and senior coaches
Disciplines may include:
- MMA
- Muay Thai
- Boxing
- BJJ
- Wrestling
- Kids training
WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR
- Professional or former professional fighters in any or all of our core disciplines.
- Experienced MMA coaches and fighters
- High-level BJJ black belts / competitors
- Professional Muay Thai fighters and coaches
- Division 1 Wrestlers
- Experienced coaches across striking and grappling
- Experienced MMA coaches and fighters
- Individuals who can lead groups with calm authority
- Documented professional fight experience
- Proven coaching experience in a serious training environment
- Strong communication skills on the mat
- High reliability and consistency
- Only open to EU/EFTA citizens, or individuals who can independently obtain a legal work permit in Switzerland
- Please note: we are unable to sponsor or arrange work permits
- German: an advantage
- English: required