What are your qualifications?
Friends,
I was surfing the internet and I came across the following job posting for a Martial Arts instructor at a new gym in our area. I was curious to see the type of qualifications that are required for someone to teach Martial Arts at “XYZ Fitness.” Below, for your reading pleasure is the post on the job site. The names have been changed to protect the guilty.
Martial Arts Instructor Job
Date: Mar 8, 2009
Location: Berkeley Heights XYZ Fitness, NJ, US
Description: Martial Arts Instructor
Position Summary: Teaches new skills in a fun and enthusiastic environment to help members learn through a range of programs that appeal to an extended customer base. Upholds the fulfillment of Big Time Fitness’ Mission Statement.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
High School diploma or GED preferred
Experience
Six months to one year martial arts experience
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
1. Ability to multi-task and learn quickly
2. Excellent customer service skills
3. Ability to handle and resolve customer conflicts in a professional, tactful manner
4. Ability to build relationships with members
5. Comfortable working with all age groups
Physical / Mental Requirements and Working Conditions
This position is required to regularly:
1. Stand, walk, sit, talk and hear
2. Use hands to finger, handle or feel
3. Read, write, type and comprehend text
4. Lift up to 50 pounds
5. Climb or balance
6. Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
7. Reach with hands and arms
8. Visually observe objects up close and at a distance
9. Effectively communicate and interact with others
10. Ability to physically participate in the activity
Primary Location: Berkeley Heights, NJ, US
Wow.
This is tough stuff, folks. High school diploma, 6 months of Martial Arts training, AND the ability to crouch?
No mention of background check, certifications of any kind, or drug testing for someone who will be comfortable teaching Martial Arts to “all age groups.”
There are numerous well qualified instructors that have dedicated the better part of their adult life developing their Martial Arts and teaching skills. If you are searching for Martial Arts for yourself or your child I pray you seek out someone who has more than 6 months experience (that would be the equivalent of an Orange or Gold Belt in most Martial Arts systems) to guide you or your children on your journey in the Martial Arts.
Wishing you every success,
Master Rich Brugger
Karate World – Martial Arts for Life
The Village Shopping Center, 1260 Springfield Ave., New Providence, NJ 07974 (908) 464 – 2836
Proud to offer Martial Arts to children, adults, teens, and families in New Providence NJ, Berkeley Heights NJ, Chatham NJ, Stirling NJ, Gillette NJ, Summit NJ, Union County NJ, Morris County NJ and all surrounding areas.
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