All youth sports coaches are expected to adhere to the following Code of Conduct and can be held accountable when not doing so.

I understand that my responsibilities as a youth coach are of great importance and that my actions have the potential to significantly influence the young athletes whom I coach.

I understand that many children participate in sports for numerous different reasons, and that the number one reason is to have fun!

I understand that as a youth coach I am obligated to honor the games rules, opponents, officials, teammates and self, and to teach players to do the same.

Therefore, by participating as a youth sports volunteer, I will adhere to the following Codes.

I will create an appropriate environment for our children that:

• Focuses on safety, fun, skill development, and education.
• Has a positive lasting impact on the children of our community.
• Promotes building character and learning life skills.
• De-emphasizes a win at all costs attitude.
• Is fair, consistent, and best meets the emotional and physical needs of all children.
• Builds a culture where winning is not defined by outcome of competition, but by the individual needs of all the children.

I will act responsibly and do my best to assure that:

• I provide equal playing time for every child, and assure fair and consistent position rotation.
• I properly educate players the importance of teamwork, effort, having fun, and playing fair while properly instructing age appropriate fundamentals and skills.
• I provide players with the best education, instruction and organization possible by attending required meetings, clinics and certifications.
• I am familiar with the objectives of the youth sports program.
  I strive to achieve these objectives and communicate them to my players and their parents.
• I cooperate with the administrator of our organization in the enforcement of rules and regulations, and I will report irregularities that violate sound competitive practices.
• I provide a healthy and safe environment for my players, which are in accordance with my leagues safety procedures. I will provide safe instruction and use of playing equipment.
• I will display appropriate behavior.

I understand that violations of the following codes will jeopardize my privilege to coach youth sports.

• I will treat each player, opposing coach, official, parent or administrator with respect and dignity, and refrain from using profanity, intimidation tactics and inappropriate language.
• I will uphold the authority of officials who are assigned to the contests in which I coach, and I will assist them in every way to conduct fair and impartial competitive contests.
• I will display appropriate behavior towards, and in the presence of, children

I understand that violations of the following codes will jeopardize my privilege to coach youth sports.

Terminal Behavior

I understand that violation of the following codes may result in immediate termination of my privilege to coach youth sports.

Conduct Codes A and B
Any violation under Codes A and/or B will result in verbal consultation by Park District Staff.

A second violation under Codes A and/or B will result in a sit-down consultation between a Park District Staff person and the coach. Suspension from that coach’s privilege to manage/coach youth sports may accompany.

A third violation under Codes A and/or B may result in termination of that coach’s privilege to manage/coach youth sports.

Conduct Codes A and B

• Any violation under Codes A and/or B will result in verbal consultation by Park District Staff.
• A second violation under Codes A and/or B will result in a sit-down consultation between a Park District Staff person and the coach. Suspension from that coach’s privilege to manage/coach youth sports may accompany.
• A third violation under Codes A and/or B may result in termination of that coach’s privilege to manage/coach youth sports.

Conduct Code C

• Any violation under Code C will result in a sit-down consultation between a Park District Staff person and the coach. Suspension from that coach’s privilege to manage/coach and attend youth sports may accompany.
• A second violation under Code C may result in termination of that coach’s privilege to manage/coach and attend youth sports.

Conduct Code D

Any violation under Code D may result in termination of that coach’s privilege to manage/coach and attend youth sports.