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Martial Arts
Instructors teach students the skills and beliefs of a particular
martial art, such as judo or karate. Most martial arts styles have a
national association that sets out the skills and qualifications for
becoming an instructor and continuing education training. You must first
achieve mastery in your chosen style, usually indicated by black belt rank.
You can then pursue the national certification for instructors in your
style.
ANZSCO ID: 452317
Specialisations: Judo, Karate, Taekwondo
Knowledge, skills and attributes
To become a martial arts instructor,
you would need:
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a high level of experience and
knowledge in your chosen martial art
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an understanding of physiology
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the ability to communication
clearly and concisely
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an understanding of the learning
process
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patience
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a thorough understanding of the
safety aspects of the art
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a passion to inspire others.
(Source:
ZipRecruiter)
Duties and Tasks
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching
methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and
communicate those objectives to students.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students'
varying needs and interests.
- Prepare instructional program objectives, outlines, and lesson
plans.
- Monitor students' performance to make suggestions for improvement
and to ensure that they satisfy course standards, training requirements,
and objectives.
- Attend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to maintain
and improve professional competence.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Review instructional content, methods, and student evaluations to
assess strengths and weaknesses, and to develop recommendations for
course revision, development, or elimination.
- Prepare students for further development by encouraging them to
explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Enforce policies and rules governing students.
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction,
demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities
to observe, question, and investigate.
- Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations,
abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.
- Meet with other instructors to discuss individual students and their
progress.
- Confer with other teachers and professionals to plan and schedule
lessons promoting learning and development.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress
and to determine their priorities for their children.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by
administrative policy.
- Participate in publicity planning and student recruitment.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and
materials to prevent injury and damage.
- Schedule class times to ensure maximum attendance.
- Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra
help.
- Observe and evaluate the performance of other instructors.
- Select, order, and issue books, materials, and supplies for courses
or projects.
- Prepare and administer written, oral, and performance tests, and
issue grades in accordance with performance.
- Write instructional articles on designated subjects.
- Assign and grade class work.
Did You Know?
White, yellow, orange, green, blue, purple and black, the
colors of martial arts belts denote student development, skills and
experience.
However, contrary to popular belief, using colored belts to denote
rank or ability in martial arts is a relatively recent invention in
the otherwise ancient arts- one that was only introduced around the
turn of the 20th century.
(Source:
Today I Found Out) |
What Work Activities does a Karate Instructor do?
- Coaching and Developing Others
- Training and Teaching Others
- Getting Information
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
- Performing General Physical Activities
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Thinking Creatively
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
- Assisting and Caring for Others
- Scheduling Work and Activities
- Performing Administrative Activities
- Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
- Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
- Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
- Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
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