CODES OF CONDUCT FOR STAFF, COACHES AND VOLUNTEERS

Coaches/volunteers are expected to:

• Ensure the safety of all children by careful supervision, proper pre-planning of coaching sessions, using safe methods at all time.
• Actively encourage all children and not to discriminate on the grounds of religious beliefs, race, gender, social classes or lack of ability.
• Not to allow any rough or dangerous play, bullying, mor the use of bad language or inappropriate behaviour.
• Always be positive and to promote the objectives of CYDC at all times.
• Not let any allegations of abuse of any kind go unchallenged or unrecorded if appropriate.
• Incidents and accidents of alleged abuse to the designated person.
• Administer minor first aid in the presence of others and where required refer more serious incidents o CYDC's 'First Aider'.
• Have access to telephone for immediate contact to emergency services if required.
• Foster teamwork to ensure the safety of young people in their care.
• Ensure the rights and responsibilities of young people are enforced.
• Report suspected abuse to the appropriate designated officer.
• Do not abuse young members physically, emotionally or sexually.
• Maintain confidentiality about sensitive information.
• Be a role model (discipline / committed / time keeping), remember children learn by example.
• Refrain from smoking and consumption of alcohol during CYDC's activities or coaching sessions.
• Protect themselves from false allegations by:                                           Not spending excessive amounts of time alone with children away from others.
• Avoid taking children alone in a car on journeys, however short
• Never taking children to thier home.
• Not administering First Aid involving the removing of children's clothing unless in the prescence of others.                                                    

Coaches, Staff and Volunteers have a right to:

• Access ongoing training and information on all aspects of leading/managing activities for young people, particularly on clild protection.
• Support the reporting of suspected abuse.
• Access to professional support services.
• Fair and equitable treatment by the Governing Body.
• Be protected from abuse by children/young people, other adult members or parents. 
• Not to be left vulnerable when working with children.

Any misdemeanours and general misbehaviour will be dealt with immediately and reported verbally to the designated person. Persistant breach of the code will result in dismissal from CYDC. Dismissals can be appealed by the staff, coaches or volunteer with final decisions taken by CYDC.

All Chapeltown Youth Development Centre's coaches are expected to comply with the F.A. coaches association as set out below:

• Coaches must respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person and treat each equally within the context of the sport.
• Coaches must place the well being and safety of each player above all other considerations and make a positive contribution to players' educational development.
• Coaches must adhere to all guidelines laid down by governing bodies.
• Coaches must develop an appropriate working relationship with each player and their parents based on mutual trust and respect.
• Coaches must not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.
• Coaches must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and promote an environment which is conducive to development.
• Coaches must ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are stimulating and appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and abilities of players.
• Progress should be monitored and appropriate feedback provided via periodic assessments and reports. Coaches should be available and willing to discuss any issues with players and parents.
• Coaches should, at the outset, clarify with the players (and, where appropriate, parent) exactly what is expected of them and also what they are entitled to expect from their coach and liaise with parents on matters that may arise.
• Coaches must co-operate fully with other specialists (e.g. other coaches, officials, sports scientistsm doctors, physiotherapists) in the best interests of the player.
• Coaches must always promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play) and never condone violations of the Laws Of The Game, behaviour contrary to the Spirit of the Laws of the Game or relevant rules and regulations or the use of prohibited substances or techniques.
• Coaches must consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance and lead by example and neither use or tolerate inappropriate language.