Code of Conduct for coaches and teachers
From SE WavePower 2024
This code is something that you as a member of the coaching or teaching team should refer to in relation to your rights in your role, the respect you should expect but also that which you demonstrate to all members, what is expected of you in terms of listening and being listened to and your behavior as a member of the club.
As a coach or teacher, you have the right to:
• Be supported in your role and respected and treated fairly by the club.
• Be informed of Wavepower and appropriate reporting procedures.
• Know who the Welfare Officer(s) is/are and how to contact them.
• Be informed of the club complaints process and who to contact at the club.
• Be aware of the club rules and procedures.
• Be involved and contribute towards decisions within the club.
• Have access to ongoing training and CPD in all aspects of your role.
As a coach or teacher of the club we expect certain standards of behaviour from our members. By becoming a member of the Organisation and therefore agreeing to this Code of Conduct you agree to:
| Rules andRegulations |
Coaching and Behaviour |
You the person |
| Adhere toandimplementWavepower. |
Respect your position of trust to maintainappropriate boundaries and relationshipswith athletes, not using your position toobtain personal benefit or reward. |
Champion everyone’s right to take part and celebratedifference in our club or activity by not discriminating againstanyone else on the grounds of gender, race, sexual orientation,faith, ability, or any other relevant characteristic. |
| Rules and Regulations |
Coaching andBehaviour |
You the person |
| Adhere to the Swim EnglandEquality and Diversity Policy. |
Not engage in anybehaviour thatconstitutes any form ofabuse. |
Champion everyone’s right to take part and celebratedifference in our club or activity by not discriminatingagainst anyone else on the grounds of gender, race,sexual orientation, faith, ability, or any other relevantcharacteristic. |
| Adhere to the Swim Englandregulations, Code of Ethics, ClubConstitution and rules. |
Refer all safeguardingand welfare concerns tothe Welfare Officer. |
Challenge and address instances of poor, negative,aggressive or bullying behaviour amongst children. Seekadvice from the Welfare Officer where necessary. |
| Adhere to any conditions forteaching and coaching under thepool hire agreement. |
Respect children’s trustand rights whilst beinghonest and open withthem. |
Keep your coaching and/or teaching qualifications andCPD up to date. |
| Keep children safe in your sessionswith appropriate staffing ratios,using safe methods of instructionand techniques and by putting theirsafety first. |
Lead by examplecreating and promotingpositive behavior and asafe culture. |
Complete Swim England safeguarding training everythree years. |
| Ensure any equipment used is fit forpurpose, safe to use and accessible. |
Encourage children tobehave in a positivemanner and follow therules of the club andsport. |
Ensure you have a current Disclosure and BarringService (DBS) certificate (renewable every three years). |
| Follow the club procedures should achild have an accident or suffer aninjury. |
Ensure team/squadselection is clear andtransparent and be fairand equal when makingdecisions. |
| Rules andRegulations |
Coaching and Behaviour |
You theperson |
| Use positive and constructive methods when teaching and coaching and ensure programmesare appropriate for the age, ability and experience of the child. |
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| Always put the wellbeing, health and safety of the child before all other considerationsincluding the development of performance. |
Breaches of the Code of Conduct will result in disciplinary action being taken against you by the club committee under the judicial regulations or if you are employed under your contract of employment. Continued issues and repeated breaches may result in your dismissal from the club. Any criminal offence will be reported to Police and any other relevant authority, by the club.
Signature of the coach/teacher
Printed name
Position in the club
Date
Sign your agreement at swimming.org/wavepower.
Digital and print versions are available.
