After-school junior judo in school gyms
Run after-school judo classes for primary and lower-secondary kids, hiring the school's own gym so children can train before they go home.
- A$2k-8k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A children-only judo program run straight after school in hired school gyms or halls. You bring your own mats and take kids from their first lesson through junior gradings. Over time you can run the same program at several schools.
Your first three steps
- Check coaching accreditation requirements with Judo Australia and your state judo body, and get any coaching qualification you need
- Get your state's Working With Children Check, then ask local school principals or business managers about hiring their gym after school
- Run a free trial class at one school, promote it through the school newsletter, then set your termly fee
Who pays
Parents of primary and lower-secondary school children who want a supervised after-school activity at the school itself. Some schools may also book you for sport sessions or holiday programs.
How it makes money
Termly fees paid by parents, plus grading fees and small sales such as uniforms (gi) and club merchandise.
Skills that help
- Solid judo experience and a recognised coaching level
- Teaching and managing groups of children
- Organising and communicating with parents and school staff
Watch out for
- Public liability and accident insurance, and check whether affiliating with a state body provides cover for members
- A Working With Children Check (or your state's equivalent) is required before you coach children, so check your state's rules and apply early
- Schools may have their own requirements, such as child safety policies, insurance certificates and sign-out procedures for collecting children, so confirm these before you start
- Child safety and injury risks: keep clear safety rules, first aid skills and parental consent forms
- Hall hire costs, setup time and mat storage between sessions: confirm these with each school before signing agreements
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