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Coaches must abide by the Scottish Swimming and Club
Child Protection Policies.
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Coaches must respect the rights, dignity and worth of
every person and treat everyone equally within the context of their
sport.
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Coaches must place the well-being and safety of the
performer above the development of performance. They should follow all guidelines
laid down by the sports governing body and hold appropriate insurance
cover.
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Coaches must develop an appropriate working
relationship with performers (especially children), based on mutual trust
and respect. Coaches must not
exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.
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Coaches must encourage and guide performers to accept
responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
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Coaches should hold relevant, recommended, up to date
and nationally recognised governing body coaching qualifications.
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Coaches must ensure the activities they direct or
advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of
the individual.
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Coaches should, at the outset, clarify with performers
(and where appropriate with their parents) exactly what is expected of them
and what performers are entitled to expect from their coach. A contract may sometimes be
appropriate.
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Coaches should co-operate fully with other specialists
(e.g. other coaches, officials, sport scientists, doctors, physiotherapists)
in the best interests of the performer.
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Coaches should always promote the positive aspects of
their sport (e.g. fair play) and never condone rule violations or the use of
prohibited substances.
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Coaches must consistently display high standards of
behaviour and appearance.
