Where to teach

[CodeJockey]

All, I'm thinking of applying to become an instructor. My home is not particularly conducive to it, so I just wanted to get some ideas as to where you all hold classes and if it would be feasible for me to try and find an alternative location.

[Greybeard]

You should likely start with looking into local zoning ordinances, with particular focus on what can and can not be done in and from a residence. And do a little research as to types of facilities that others in your area use.

Before getting the classroom(s) portions of our range completed back in the mid 90's, I rented conference rooms at local hotels, as well as classrooms in public facilities.

And keep in mind another one of Murphy's Laws: Everyone has a plan to make money that will not work.

[CodeJockey]

...And keep in mind another one of Murphy's Laws: Everyone has a plan to make money that will not work.

LOL, I hear ya. I'm fairly certain that I won't make much money at it. That really isn't my goal. I look at it as an opportunity to further a cause that I strongly support. I am fairly good at instructing others, and I feel like I could positively contribute to this program and enable others to take advantage of it. If I make a bit of extra money, then that is the icing on the cake.

I know I was deeply dissatisfied with the class I took, I felt the instructor was mediocre at best, and that the material presented was minimal. In addition, there was some definite misinformation given.

As for a place to instruct, I'm considering my church, but I don't know if they would be supportive of that or not. I am going to ask though.

[seamusTX]

I would say

• range, if it has a suitable clubhouse
• city-owned community center
• church meeting room

Motels and similar commercial venues are expensive.

Community colleges are an option, but you and renewal students probably can't carry there.

Using your own home, aside from zoning concerns, is a hassle. You have to worry about whether people are looking in your medicine chest, etc. You could also have problems with wheelchair access.

- Jim

[CodeJockey]

Yeah, thats one of the reasons I don't want to use my home, and I had never even considered wheelchair access. I think, if the church does not pan out, I will look at some of those other ideas you mentioned. They are all really good. Thanks for the advice, Jim.

[seamusTX]

People tend not to think of wheelchair access until someone shows up in a wheelchair.

Another aspect of using your home, which I should have mentioned earlier, is insurance. Your homeowners insurance may not cover money-making ventures (even if you're not earning a profit). You might run into that problem with a church facility as well.

- Jim