Undertake training in relation to child protection and safeguarding of vulnerable adults Oversee and coordinate the implementation of the Code of Ethics by the Club’s members. Act as a point of contact for information and reporting of alleged incidents/complaints related to player protection with particular emphasis on members under 18 years and Special Olympics players. 2.2.2 The Protection Officer does not have the responsibility of investigating or validating protection or safeguarding concerns within the club/organisation and has no counselling or therapeutic role. These roles are filled by the Statutory Authorities. 2.2.3. The Protection Officer will alert the Chairperson, as soon as possible, to any concerns about safeguarding or criminal behaviour on the part of, or affecting, Club members. 2.3 Volunteers and Coaches 2.3.1. Coaches Coaches should have a knowledge of the reference documents listed above and statutory guidelines, a knowledge of categories and indicators of abuse, and should undertake training in relation to child protection and safeguarding of vulnerable adults 2.3.2. Volunteers and Coaches Should be positive during sessions and competitions, praise and encourage effort as well as results Should put welfare of the player first, strike a balance between this and winning /results Should encourage fair play and treat participants equally Should recognise developmental needs, ensuring activities are appropriate for the individual Should plan and prepare appropriately Should have experience relevant to working with young or vulnerable people or hold up-to-date qualifications and be committed to the guidelines in this Code Should involve parents where possible and inform parents when problems arise Should keep a record of attendance at training and competitions Should keep a brief record of injury(s) and action taken Should keep a brief record of problem/action/outcomes, if behavioural problems arise Should report any concerns in accordance with this Code Avoid spending excessive amounts of time with children away from others taking sessions alone
Undertake training in relation to child protection and safeguarding of vulnerable adults Oversee and coordinate the implementation of the Code of Ethics by the Club’s members. Act as a point of contact for information and reporting of alleged incidents/complaints related to player protection with particular emphasis on members under 18 years and Special Olympics players. 2.2.2 The Protection Officer does not have the responsibility of investigating or validating protection or safeguarding concerns within the club/organisation and has no counselling or therapeutic role. These roles are filled by the Statutory Authorities. 2.2.3. The Protection Officer will alert the Chairperson, as soon as possible, to any concerns about safeguarding or criminal behaviour on the part of, or affecting, Club members. 2.3 Volunteers and Coaches 2.3.1. Coaches Coaches should have a knowledge of the reference documents listed above and statutory guidelines, a knowledge of categories and indicators of abuse, and should undertake training in relation to child protection and safeguarding of vulnerable adults 2.3.2. Volunteers and Coaches Should be positive during sessions and competitions, praise and encourage effort as well as results Should put welfare of the player first, strike a balance between this and winning /results Should encourage fair play and treat participants equally Should recognise developmental needs, ensuring activities are appropriate for the individual Should plan and prepare appropriately Should have experience relevant to working with young or vulnerable people or hold up-to-date qualifications and be committed to the guidelines in this Code Should involve parents where possible and inform parents when problems arise Should keep a record of attendance at training and competitions Should keep a brief record of injury(s) and action taken Should keep a brief record of problem/action/outcomes, if behavioural problems arise Should report any concerns in accordance with this Code Avoid spending excessive amounts of time with children away from others taking sessions alone
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