Code of Conduct for committee members, officials and volunteers
From SE Wavepoer 2024:
As a volunteer at the club, we understand you have the right to:
• Be supported in your role and respected and treated fairly by the club.
• Know who the Welfare Officer(s) is/are and how to contact them.
• Be informed of Wavepower and appropriate reporting procedures.
• 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.
• Feel welcomed, valued and listened to.
As a volunteer of the club we expect certain standards of behaviour from our members. By becoming a member of the club and therefore agreeing to this Code of Conduct you agree to:
| Rules andRegulations |
Volunteering andBehaviour |
You the person |
| Adhere to andimplementWavepower. |
Refer all safeguardingand welfare concerns tothe Welfare Officer. |
Champion everyone’s right to take part and celebrate difference in ourclub or activity by not discriminating against anyone else on the groundsof gender, race, sexual orientation, faith, ability, or any other relevantcharacteristic. |
| Adhere to theSwim EnglandEquality andDiversity Policy. |
Respect children’s trustand rights whilst beinghonest and open withthem. |
Challenge and address instances of poor, negative, aggressive or bullyingbehaviour amongst children. Seek advice from the Welfare Officer wherenecessary. |
| Rules and Regulations |
Volunteering and Behaviour |
You the person |
| Adhere to the Swim Englandregulations, Code of Ethics,Club Constitution and rules. |
Treat all personal information about members ortheir families on a confidential ‘need-to-know’ basisunless information sharing with others is required toprotect and safeguard a child from harm. |
Keep any qualifications and CPDup to date relevant to your role. |
| Adhere to any conditionsstipulated under the pool hireagreement. |
Encourage children to behave in a positive mannerand follow the rules of the club and sport. |
Complete Swim Englandsafeguarding training every threeyears as applicable to your role. |
| Keep children safe in sessionsand at competitions withappropriate staffing ratios. |
Adhere to your role responsibilities allowing othersto adhere to theirs. |
Ensure you have a currentDisclosure and Barring Service(DBS) check (renewable everythree years) as applicable to yourrole. |
| Ensure any equipment used isfit for purpose, safe to use andaccessible. |
Promote a positive and welcoming environment andculture within the club. |
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| Follow the club proceduresshould a child have anaccident or suffer an injury. |
Always put the wellbeing, health and safety of thechild before all other considerations including thedevelopment of performance. |
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| Ensure any complaints raisedto you are appropriatelyreferred under the SwimEngland Club Complaintsprocess. |
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| Support the club as requiredin completing and maintainingminimum affiliationstandards. |
Breaches of the Code of Conduct will result in disciplinary action being taken against you by the club committee under the judicial regulations. 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 volunteer
Printed name
Position in the club
Date
Sign your agreement at swimming.org/wavepower.
Digital and print versions are available.
