i have been teaching kickboxing to the over 16's for the last 12years. But now i have been asked to teach a group of kids. i'e 16 and under. The only problem that i have which i have not had with teaching adults. Is i have a record for an act of voilence going back 2years. and no it's not againts children or woman. So can some one tell me were i stand.
2007-07-13 04:34:58 · 16 answers · asked by cobra 2 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
If they were to run a check on you, they'd probably find you unsuitable - so it all depends on if they're going to run that check.
2007-07-13 04:37:44 · answer #1 · answered by mark 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should voluntarily disclose this information before assuming the duty. And if the owner of the school accepts the situation, you should notify them in writing with some form of verifiable delivery.
A criminal record is a serious thing. You will be dealing with minors. Even if the owner believes your involvement to be acceptable, any given parent may not. While teaching the class you will be “en loco parente”. You could get in some serious trouble if you have not disclosed a criminal record.
If the owner chooses to put you in that situation, at least you will be able to demonstrate your open disclosure. When that one parent starts to squawk, you have some documentation to back you up.
One last thing I might do is to notify my parole officer, even if you have completed your parole. The PO should be able to help you sort out the requirements in your country and locality.
2007-07-13 10:05:00 · answer #2 · answered by James H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Another poster mentioned Disclosure Scotland there is an equivalent for the rest of the UK.
Unfortunately if you are teaching kids and vulnerable adults parents and carers do have a right to know that there is nothing in your background that may be of concern. Also children are defined as under 18 for the purposes of Disclosure Scotland and not under 16 so you should already have disclosure if you are teaching now. Your conviction may or may not preclude you from what you are doing now or what you want to do in the future. But where it stands at the moment you may be liable to prosecution (definately in Scotland, possibly in England) as you have not been checked and someone makes a complaint.
2007-07-15 06:57:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Making my decision to offer only my 'opinion' based on reading the short paragraph above, I would say a person who was sensitive enough to ask a question of this nature and by doing so open themselves up to all sorts is the kind that I would allow to teach my kid. The legality of this will be based on where you are in the UK(?), Scottish and English law differ and Regional bylaws also affect if your class is subsidised by a local council. Your being honest and willing to present your self for what you are, having made a mistake "seriously who has not done that"? Any way good luck which really is as much as I can offer, look forward to hearing how it goes for you
2007-07-13 09:00:07 · answer #4 · answered by northcarrlight 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know of only one state at this time that may restrict your contact and I believe it is either Ohio or Pennsylvania that passed a law a number of years back for background checks for martial arts instructors and tries to regulate that. All states do from the standpoint of unsupervised contact with children if you have a sex charge or you are on that states list for a sexual charge. I know several boxing coaches and martial arts instructors that have had a felony charge sometime in their past and still coach or teach today. It sounds like it was a single, solitary incident and if you were on probation call your former parole officer and touch base with him and he will probably tell you the same thing.
2007-07-13 07:11:59 · answer #5 · answered by samuraiwarrior_98 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first get a C.R.B check done and this will clarify your status to anyone . If you intend to operate in any public building this is normaly a statutory requirement .teaching anyone under 18 brings you within the realms of the child protection act . In my humble opinion i dont think you will be allowed to teach kids if you have a criminal record. good luck.
2007-07-13 08:22:09 · answer #6 · answered by TERRY H 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well if your employer chooses to run a CRB check on you this will show up. Whether this would prevent you from working with under-16s would then be down to the employer.
2007-07-13 04:45:47 · answer #7 · answered by Tufty Porcupine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it's actually none of their business really. You have the right to teach whoever you want. However, if they decide to run a check anyways, you might be screwed.
You know how the frikkin law is these days.
2007-07-13 05:18:26 · answer #8 · answered by RDF 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are better off declining the offer.
The first principle is avoidance!
Kids can be a real pain to teach anyway!
The there are the PARENTS who are sure that their child (who has absolutely no aptitude) is a champion...
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2007-07-13 13:07:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry mate ,,but they have a thing called disclosure scotland ,where they check out your passed history,,,its a thing they brought in a few years ago cause perverts were getting jobs with children and abuseing them , not that's got anything to do with your circumstances ah know,,,,but cause it's a act of violence against you ah think you might be screwed.....if your down south it might be different ...but ah can't see it ........sorry
2007-07-13 05:26:18 · answer #10 · answered by king kong 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋