Instructors Code of Ethics
All AJKDA Instructors are bound by the following Code.
- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every human being
- Within the context of the activity, treat everyone equally regardless of sex, ethnic origin or religion
- Within the context of the activity, treat everyone equally regardless of sex, ethnic origin or religion
- Ensure the athlete's time spent with you is a positive experience
- All athletes are deserving of equal attention and opportunities
- All athletes are deserving of equal attention and opportunities
- Treat each athlete as an individual
- Respect the talent, developmental stage and goals of each individual student
- Help students reach their full potential
- Be fair, considerate and honest with students
- Be professional in and accept responsibility for your actions
- Language, manner, punctuality, preparation and presentation should display high standards
- Display control, respect, dignity and professionalism to all involved with the sport/martial art--this includes opponents, coaches, officials, administrators, the media, parents and spectators
- Encourage your athletes to demonstrate the same qualities
- Make a commitment to providing a quality service to your students
- Maintain or improve your current NCAS or MAIA accreditation
- Seek continual improvement through performance appraisal and ongoing coach education
- Provide a training program that is planned and sequential
- Maintain appropriate records
- Operate within the rules and spirit of your martial art or sport
- The guidelines of national and international bodies governing your sport or martial art should be followed
- The guidelines of national and international bodies governing your sport or martial art should be followed
- Any physical contact with athletes should be:
- Appropriate to the situation
- Necessary for the students skill development
- Refrain from any form of personal abuse towards your students
- This includes verbal, physical and emotional abuse
- Be alert to any forms of abuse directed towards your students from other sources whilst they are in your care
- Refrain from any form of harassment towards your students
- Provide a safe environment for training and competition
- Ensure equipment and facilities meet safety standards
- Equipment, rules and the environment need to be appropriate for the age and ability of the students
- Show concern and caution towards sick and injured athletes
- Provide a modified training program where appropriate
- Allow further participation in training and competition only when appropriate
- Seek medical advice when required
- Maintain the same interest and support towards sick and injured students
- Be a positive role model for your sport, martial art and students
- Instructors should:
- Be treated with respect and openness
- Have access to self-improvement opportunities
- Be matched with a level of instructing appropriate to their level of competence
This Code of Ethics may be downloaded from our Publications and Forms page.