Evolution Karate Academy - Code of Conduct for Instructors, Coaches and Volunteers 

 

 

As an Instructor, Coach or Volunteer within Evolution Karate Academy we expect you to: 

• Implement our Safeguarding policy and procedures 

• Report any concerns or allegations of abuse to our safeguarding officer 

• Listen to any concerns that parents or young people have and relay them, without delay, to either the Chief Instructor or Welfare officer 

• Consider your behaviour – Never engage in any behaviour that constitutes any form of bullying or abuse 

• Respect your position of trust and maintain appropriate boundaries and relationships with students 

• Keep any coaching and safeguarding training up to date 

• Keep students in all sessions safe by supervising appropriately, using safe methods and techniques and by putting student’s safety first 

• Ensure equipment is fit for purpose, safe to use and accessible 

• Respect student’s rights and trust whilst being open and honest with them 

• Champion everyone’s right to take part and celebrate difference and diversity within Evolution Karate Academy by not discriminating against any student, regardless of ability, gender, sexual orientation or race. 

• Stop play if an injury occurs, administer minor first aid and call for help when necessary 

• Use constructive and positive methods of developing student’s skills, without humiliating or harming them 

• Challenge and address instances of poor, negative, aggressive or bullying behaviour 

• Lead by example when it comes to good sportsmanship, positive behaviour and commitment to the sport 

• Develop positive relationships with parents and catch up with them regularly about their child’s progress 

• Make Evolution Karate Academy a friendly and welcoming place to be 

 

We expect our Instructors, Coaches and Volunteers to follow this code of conduct. 

If an Instructor, Coach or Volunteer behaves in a way that contradicts this code, we will address the problem straight away, aim to resolve the issue or take appropriate action. 

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(Last Reviewed December 2023)