A. All coaches will be under the direct supervision of the principal and athletic director and serve at the pleasure of the principal.

B. All volunteer coaches should be over 21 years old and have a working knowledge of the activity they are coaching or a strong willingness to learn.

C. Coaches will be required to attend any meetings held before or during the sport’s season. As school volunteers, all coaches must register and complete the Safe Environment Training Curriculum in CMG Connect including a background check. Coaches must maintain a current Safe Environment status in CMG. These requirements and certification must be completed before an individual is allowed to coach and volunteer at school.

D. The primary function of the volunteer coach should be to adhere to the philosophy of the school and goals of the program. The coach should be a model of sportsmanship and understand that the self-esteem of the child is more important than winning. Coaches must remember that the least skilled player deserves as much attention as the most skilled player on the team.

E. Coaches will always conduct themselves in a manner that represents the school. They are to set an example for their players by the way they act at practice and games.

F. Coaches may be prohibited from coaching on either a permanent or temporary basis from one year to the next if they are not representing the school in an acceptable manner.

G. Coaches are to teach their players to always be good sports.

H. Coaches are to try to have fun with their players as well as maintain discipline at all times.

I. Coaches are representing Christ the King School and should always keep this in mind when at practice or at games.

J. No coach will be allowed to coach more than two teams in any one sport, unless there is no other alternative.

Coaches, whether paid staff or voluntary, should bear in mind at all times that sports are only games and their actions and behaviors should reflect such.

Coaches should be mindful of the physical safety of the students and not place the student in a position where serious injury may occur. The coaches should bear in mind their position with regard to leadership and development of the child. Coaches must not physically or emotionally abuse any student who is under their supervision.

Coaches should be aware of individual ability, skills, and attitudes among the students and realize that children are not adult athletes and will perform accordingly. Each student who is a member of the team should receive ample opportunity for playing in games on a regular basis. This is not to say that coaches should not field their strongest team as game conditions dictate. Persons who abuse these guidelines may be asked to give up their role as coach for the church league.

A. Cheerleading - Sponsors will be faculty members appointed by the principal.

B. Football - Each year, one head coach will be appointed by the principal. Assistant coaches will be selected by the head coach in consultation with the principal from qualified volunteers.

C. Basketball/Volleyball - Volunteer coaches will be selected from all interested in coaching. First preference will be given to parents of children on the team. If more than one parent wants to be the head coach, they will be given the opportunity to work out an agreeable coaching solution among themselves. If an agreeable solution cannot be reached, the principal will select the head coach based on experience. If interested parties have equal experience, a random drawing will decide the head coach position.

D. Soccer - Coaches are assigned to teams in the following age divisions:

1.Under 6-age divisions, parent volunteers are needed each year to coach these teams. No prior soccer experience is necessary.

2.Coaches for Under 8 (1st & 2nd grade) divisions will also be parent volunteers