Thank you for joining the Springbox Coaching Team.  We are very pleased to have you on board with us.

As a member of the coaching team, we need to you have a read through of our coaching code of conduct, so you are clear on what we expect from our coaches.  We will ensure you are kitted out with a black Springbox Coaching T-shirt to make you feel part of our team!  Under the agreement below is a form which needs to be completed in order to ensure we have all the information we need from you such as  contact information and bank details (if you'd rather send your bank information in a separate email, please send to info@springboxgymnastics.co.uk)

COACHES / VOLUNTEERS CODE OF CONDUCT & COACHING AGREEMENT

➡️As a coaching contractor, you agree to provide Springbox Gymnastics Club your coaching services in accordance with the terms of this agreement:

➡️Arrive to sessions in time to be fully briefed by the lead coach on the session plan, wearing suitable attire.

Please inform the coach if for any reason you are able to attend the session or you may be late. 

➡️Always be engaged in helping with the activity. E.g for the warm up, correct any wrong positioning. Never coach sitting down (unless you have an injury.) 

➡️Coach to the best of your ability and never just do the bare minimum even if you are not feeling motivated that day.

➡️Set up equipment in a safe and efficient manner and make sure you are happy with the safety of the equipment and venue before starting a session or taking your group on a piece of apparatus. Inform the club manager / coach in charge of the session if you have any concerns.

➡️Following a risk assessment of the area, constantly check mats / equipment to ensure that they haven’t slipped or become lose and stop the activity should you see something unsafe. 

➡️ Always make sure there is adequate matting surrounding rebound apparatus particularly the airtrack and trampette to avoid any negligence claims.

➡️Build good relationships with the children, parents and other members of staff. 

➡️Consider the safety and well-being of participants before the development of performance and ensure every gymnast is treated as an individual with realistic goals set for each one. 

➡️ Make sure you are teaching appropriate skills for age, ability, and experience and using relevant progression. Prepare the children physically and mentally for new skills. 

 ➡️Always work within the boundary of your qualification / experience. (Young Leaders and inexperienced coaches will be guided by the head coach and will be given tasks that are low risk to ensure the safety of the gymnasts.)

➡️Be a good example for members of the club. Good attitude, appearance, behaviour and not using inappropriate language at any time during club activities.

➡️Develop an appropriate working relationship with gymnasts based on mutual respect and never abuse your authority as a coach. ➡️Praise participants for their efforts not just achievements and promote fair play within the sport. Never punish or demean a child for making mistakes, it is through mistakes that gymnasts learn. 

➡️Attend training courses, gain appropriate qualifications and keep them valid. Always make sure you have appropriate insurance cover and DBS certificate. 

 ➡️ALWAYS report any incident, referrals or disclosures immediately as per Safeguarding and Protecting Children Policy. (See tab at the bottom of this page)

➡️Never use phones in session time. (Except for checking registers or speaking to emergency contacts or showing a skill using an online demonstrator.)

➡️Food and drink must not be consumed in the gym, except for a sealed bottle of water or in a break time.

➡️You must never be under the influence of alcohol while gymnasts are in your care and Springbox strictly condones the use of illegal substances.

➡️Ensure that the children leave the session feeling positive and promote the fun aspect of the club. Make it a great experience for them all and encourage the children to value their performance and progressions in the club.

➡️Report all accidents via the link on the website and follow correct procedures with regards to informing parents about any injuries etc www.springboxgymnastics.co.uk/first-aid-form

➡️Ensure you are familiar with our Health, Safety and Welfare Policy which can be found in the tab at the bottom of this page.

➡️Ensure you send an invoice at the end of each half term in order to be paid, copying in the lead coach for checking against coach register. Invoices must include the following information: - Session rate - Number of sessions worked - Total amount - How to pay (“Please pay by bank transfer…”) - Bank details to pay - A Reference number (Or could put ref: August hours) - Description of work carried out (“Assistant coaching / Easter Camp” etc) You can find an invoice templates at the bottom of this page. We do not pay via PAYE therefore coaches are responsible for any tax declaration and National insurance contributions (not applicable to school age helpers / students.)

➡️If lessons are cancelled due to exceptional circumstances and coaches are cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice, you can still charge for the sessions. The exception to this will be if it is a class you do not usually cover (i.e you were asked to do a class as an extra that week.)

➡️You will not paid for classes where you choose not to attend for any reason, are sick or are unable to get there. In rare circumstance you are given notice in advance (i.e more than 24 hours’ notice) for the cancellation of classes you will not be paid. 

➡️Discuss any concerns you have at the club with the lead coach verbally (and not via text or email.) Other contacts to discuss any concerns with are Sophie Ince (0777 9112343) OR Club Welfare Officer (Hannah Payne 07757 210221.)

SPRINGBOX GYMNASTICS CLUB HAS THE RIGHT TO ASK ANY COACHES WHO ARE NOT COMPLYING WITH THE CODE OF CONDUCT TO LEAVE THE CLUB