The Teaching Grant
Questions & Answers
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Not at all! Applicants can be (and most will be) unincorporated with no business registration required.
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Absolutely. If you are awarded the grant, you will then need to purchase coverage and show proof of insurance (e.g. a receipt or certificate of insurance which is provided at the time of purchase) to receive the grant funds.
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Sports and fitness insurance policies can be purchased online from various providers. Several fitness certification organizations recommend Next Insurance. A policy can be purchased online in minutes and paid monthly for around $15/month.
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Applicants should be educated and trained by an experienced and credentialed program or provider. In the application, please provide whatever information will help convey this.
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A minimum of 4 months group teaching experience, where at least a few classes are taught each month. The classes can occur through an employer (i.e., studio, gym), within a training program (as an apprentice instructor), or independently (i.e., teaching on your own whether or not you charge for the class).