Protecting your child...

CODES  OF  CONDUCT  FOR  PROFESSIONAL  COACHES

Rights

• Respect  the  rights,  dignity  and  worth  of  every  child

• Help  create  an  environment  where  all  children  have  an  equal  opportunity  to  participate

• Help  create  and  maintain  an  environment  free  of  fear  and  harassment

• Recognise  the  rights  of  all  children  to  be  treated  as  individuals

• Recognise  the  rights  of  parents  and  children  to  confer  with  other  coaches  and  experts

• Promote the concept of a balanced attitude, supporting the well-being of the child both in and out of golf

• Do not discriminate on the grounds of sex, race, colour, disability, sexuality, age, religion or political opinion

• Do  not  condone  or  allow  to  go  unchallenged  any  form  of  discrimination  or  prejudice

• Do  not  publicly  criticise  or  engage  in  demeaning  descriptions  of  others

• Communicate  with  children  in  a  manner  that  reflects  respect  and  care.

Relationships

• Develop relationships with parents and children based on openness, honesty, mutual trust and respect

• Do not engage in any behaviour that constitutes any form of abuse, (physical, sexual, emotional, neglect or bullying)

• Be aware of the limits of junior golfers and ensure that training loads and intensities are appropriate

• Ensure that physical contact is appropriate and necessary and is carried out within recommended P.G.A. guidelines

• Always  try  to  work  in  an  open  environment,  avoiding  unobserved  situations

• Do not engage in any form of sexually-related contact with children. Sexual innuendo, flirting or inappropriate gestures and terms are also unacceptable

• Promote  the  welfare  and  best  interests  of  children

• Explain to parents, as appropriate, the potential impact of the coaching programme on the child

• Arrange to transfer a child to another personal coach if it is clear that an inappropriate relationship is developing

• Be  familiar  with  the  County’s  Child  Protection  Policy,  Procedures  and  Codes  of  Conduct

• Report any concerns you may have in relation to a child or the behaviour of an adult and follow reporting procedures

• Consider  the  child’s  opinions  when  making  decisions  about  their  participation  in  golf

• Inform parents and children of the etiquette and practical considerations when playing golf

• Inform  parents  of  any  potential  financial  implications

 

Responsibilities  and  Personal  Standards

• Demonstrate  proper  personal  behaviour  and  conduct  at  all  times

• Be  fair  and  honest  with  all  children

• Develop  an  appropriate  working  relationship  with  children  based  on  mutual  trust  and  respect

• Always emphasise that the well-being and safety of the child is more important than the development of performance

• Do not smoke or drink alcohol while actively working with children. Never use recreational or performance-enhancing drugs

• Promote  the  positive  aspects  of  golf  :   fair  play,  honesty  and  etiquette

• Consider appropriate training to enable you to keep up-to-date with your role and matters relating to children

• Hold  relevant  qualifications

• Ensure  the  necessary  insurance  s  in  place.