The
teaching/coaching staffs of the Club are employees of Stewart’s Sports
Centre. All must be qualified lifeguards
and hold a minimum of IASA Full Teacher’s award. All must sign the Officials Code of Ethics, and agree to the
requirements of the Code of Ethics and Good
Practice for Children’s Sport in Ireland.
Their
duties and responsibilities include the following:-
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To assist the young swimmers to develop skills and
abilities in a progressive way.
·
To provide the swimmers with the opportunity to improve
based on personal goals and standards.
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To recognise the role that suitably structured and graded
competitive experiences can play in a child’s development.
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To promote fun and fulfilment for children.
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To put together safe and worthwhile training sessions in
order to prepare the children for competitive situations.
·
To respect the developmental and individual needs of the
child.
All coaches, as part of their terms of employment, are
required to attend a Child Protection seminar as soon as possible after their
appointment, and thereafter on an annual basis.
No coach is permitted to coach alone, and there must always
be another responsible adult present.