Instructors Code Of Conduct

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.

(Last Reviewed December 2024)