Coaches' Policy

Aims

 * 1) To ensure that an effective and acceptable level of coaching is provided by the coaching staff for the pupils
 * 2) To ensure that the coaches are familiar with the Aims and Objectives of the Co-Curriculum Policy and that they are carried out.
 * 3) To ensure that maximum participation is achieved by the pupils in all aspects of the school.
 * 4) Coaches are expected to be committed to developing the knowledge and skills of the pupils, and uphold themselves in a manner which is appropriate and respectful.

Coaches' Dress Code

 * 1) Coaches are role models and are therefore expected to look presentable at all times, and set a good example.
 * 2) Practice dress:
 * 3) Tracksuit
 * 4) Appropriate/neat Sports kit
 * 5) Track shoes
 * 6) Match dress :
 * 7) School Tracksuit or School Fleece
 * 8) School Golf shirts
 * 9) School shorts/Chinos/Pants
 * 10) Track shoes

Pupils' Dress Code

 * 1) Coaches must ensure that all pupils are dressed according to the requirements laid out in the Co-Curriculum Policy

Times

 * 1) Coaches must arrive at least 15 minutes prior to practices, and half an hour before a fixture.
 * 2) If a coach is unable to attend a practice, or fixture, timeous notice must be given to the MIC so alternate arrangements can be made.

Payment (Outside Coaches)

 * 1) Coaches are required to record their working hours and activities and submit these time sheets to the Head of Sport/Head of Culture at the end of each month, or season
 * 2) The following levels of payment will be made, unless discussed with and approved by the Deputy Head: Pupil Matters

Description Rate per Session
The following levels of payment will be made

General

 * 1) Pupils are to address coaches by their surname, or as ‘Coach’, or unless the coach requests otherwise.
 * 2) Coaches are expected to know all the names of the pupils in their teams. A composite register must be kept throughout the season. Excuse notes, etc must be kept.
 * 3) Practice activities are to be planned prior to practices, and checked with the MIC of the sport.
 * 4) Coaches need to choose their teams on merit, while giving each pupil an opportunity to be included in a fixture. The emphasis needs to be on participation.
 * 5) The coach must encourage good sportsmanship and team spirit, which must be maintained by the pupils throughout the season.
 * 6) Coaches are responsible for the wellbeing of the team, particularly at away fixtures.
 * 7) Under no circumstance may a coach give a pupil a lift as a PDP (Public Drivers Permit) is required. Lifts may only be given to pupils whose parents have requested in writing.
 * 8) Coaches must keep up to date with rule amendments, safety standards and new coaching methods.