COACHING CONTRACT

Name of Coach___________________Sport_____________

Position________________________

Address________________________

______________________________

Telephone_______________________

Cell___________________________

Email__________________________

Emergency contact information:

Name_________________________Telephone___________

Name_________________________Telephone___________

Dates of coaching season:  (from)__________(to)_________

Stipend_______________________

This stipend will be paid to the coach in __________ equal installments

on the following dates: ___________  ___________  __________

In signing this contract, I understand that I am responsible for all of the coaching expectations listed in this Athletic Code Handbook, including the following:

Before coaches and moderators can begin the position in any sport, they must have completed:

• Safe Environment Training (SET)
  
• Background check and fingerprinting
  
• Screening for drug usage, if paid;
  
• Blood borne Pathogens training (annually);
  
• CPR and AED training;
  
• Acknowledgement and Adherence to all Diocesan regulations.
  
• Signed Copies of the Coaching/Moderator Contract
  
• Completion of Coaching Code of Conduct Form.
  
• Participation in an annual workshop for coaches and Moderators presented by the Athletic Director. 

All coaches shall be trained toward the goal of certification.  Training should include, but not be limited to:

• Basic preparation in the Catholic Christian philosophy of coaching;
  
• Risk management and the prevention and treatment of injuries;
  
• Specific sports preparation, including rules, practices, organization, skill development, and coaching behavior.

The Illinois Elementary School Association is offering online coaches training programs.  During the 2008-9 School Year, it is recommended that coaches start completing these courses.  During the 2009-2010 School Year, it is required that all coaches complete the courses. 

Coaches and moderators will:

• Provide each student-athlete with opportunities to participate;
• Promote good sportsmanship, fairness, and respect for opponents, and graciousness in winning or losing;
• Represent themselves as positive role models to their players, opponents, game officials, and the school community;
• Pray with student-athletes prior to the beginning and at the conclusion of practices and games;
• Refrain from using alcohol and tobacco in the presence of student-athletes at school-sponsored athletic events;
• Refrain from using abusive and foul language and gestures as well as making inappropriate remarks;
• Refrain from berating the efforts of student-athletes.

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I understand that I am responsible for the Coaches Code of Conduct and have signed it (attached).

Signature______________________________________________Date___________________                    

Signature of Principal____________________________________ Date___________________