Coaches will:-
- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every athlete and treat
everyone equally, regardless of background or ability
- Place the welfare and safety of the athlete above the development of
performance.
- Develop appropriate working relationships with athletes (especially
under 18’s), based on mutual trust and respect. They will not exert
undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.
- Encourage and guide athletes to accept and take responsibility for
their own behaviour and performance.
- Be appropriately qualified and update their licence as and when
required by UK Athletics.
- Ensure that the activities they guide or advocate are appropriate
for the age, maturity, experience and ability of the individual.
- At the outset, clarify with athletes (and where appropriate their
parents or carers) exactly what is expected of them and what athletes
are entitled to expect from the coach.
- Co-operate fully with other colleagues (e.g. other coaches,
officials, team managers, sport scientists, doctors, physiotherapists
and governing body staff) in the best interests of the athlete.
- Consistently promote positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play)
and never condone rule violations or the use of prohibited or
age-inappropriate substances.
- Consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance.
- Not smoke in the vicinity of athletes
- Assist in the selection of teams.
- Travel to competitions with the junior team(s)
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