3.0160 EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVES: COACHES’ CODE OF CONDUCT
3.0160.01 GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY Issue Date: 5/12/11 Updated: 11/14/19
This document is a direct result of the efforts of members of the Duchesne County School District (DCSD) Athletic Directors’ Professional Learning Community (PLC), Union High School Extra- Curricular PLC and other participating DCSD high school PLC’s. Accordingly, in an effort to provide policy (first page only), guidelines, boundaries, protections, and expectations, the following code of conduct for coaches and accompanying appendage has been adopted by Duchesne County School District.
3.0160.02 COACHES’ ROLE Issue Date: 5/12/11 Updated: 11/14/19
The function of a coach is to educate students through participation in interscholastic competition. An interscholastic program should be designed to enhance academic achievement and should avoid interference with opportunities for academic success. Each student-athlete should be treated with respect and his or her welfare should be considered in decisions by the coach at all times. The coach shall uphold the honor and dignity of the profession endorsing sportsmanship and fair play while directing his or her program in harmony with the total school athletic and academic agenda. The coach shall also meet with parents and players to communicate rules, policies, as well as consequences. In contact with students, officials, athletic directors, school administrators, the state high school athletic association, the media, and the public, the coach shall strive to avoid any act of dishonesty, unsportsmanlike conduct, or unprofessional behavior.
3.0160.03 COACHES’ CERTIFICATION Issue Date: 5/12/11 Updated: 11/14/19
Coaches must receive certification in both First Aid and CPR. Coaches must also complete a Background Check (fingerprinting conducted by DCSD), Concussion Training (free course online http: //www.nfhslearn.com) and the “Fundamentals of Coaching” course (purchase course online http: //www.nfhslearn.com). Head coaches and paid assistant coaches with a major, minor, or endorsement in physical education and/or a minor in coaching are not required to complete the “Fundamentals of Coaching” course.
3.0160.04 MISCONDUCT POLICY STATEMENT Issue Date: 5/12/11 Updated: 11/14/19
Coaching misconduct shall be reported through the proper channels: first, school administration; second, district administration and shall be submitted in writing (see attached policy and form). Playing time issues and disagreements regarding coach’s real time game decisions are not considered behaviors of coaching misconduct. Misconduct is defined as: “... any act of dishonesty, unsportsmanlike conduct, or unprofessional behavior.”
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