Chief Instructor

Chief Instructors are 3rd Degree Black Belts and Above 18 years & older. The Chief Instructor position is usually a proffesional position. Chief Instructors are second in command at a school. Their responsibilities are dictated by the needs of the students and the Head Instructor. They have promotional authority to 2 ranks below their current rank with the permission of the Head Instructor or School Owner. (3rd Degree can promote to 1st Degree, 4th Degree to 2nd Degree etc.) Typically a Chief Instructor will teach a large portion of classes and assist in scheduling, billing, seminars, and just about any other function of a school

Programs	Uniform	Requirements
Leadership Junior Trainee Program Instructor Trainee Level 1- Certified Trainer Level 2-Specialty Instructor Certified Instructor Chief Instructor Head Instructor School/Club Owner	Uniform: ATA Heavy Weight Uniform School & ATA Patches Your Name on back 2" Black Collar 4th Degree & Up Masters Club Patch on Arms Level 1, 2, & 3 Judges Chevrons Weapons Chevron to your Rank Any other earned patches	Age - 18 Years & Older Rank - Must be at least a 3rd Degree Black Belt Taekwondo -Must be a Certified Instructor ATA - Must attend one major event, Worlds or Nationals a year Tournament - Must judge at a minimum of 4 regional tournaments a year Protech - Must be certified in all Protech weapons through your Rank