2.1 COACHES CODE OF CONDUCT 

To ensure the smooth operation of each season, the following is expected of coaches: 

1. Player Responsibility: Supervise players at all training sessions, tournaments, and matches, demonstrating a clear understanding of their duty of care.

2. Preparation: Plan and prepare for the season and each training session.

3. Rule Familiarity: Familiarize themselves with the RIS Athletics Handbook and the BMAC/SEASAC rules applicable to their teams.

4. Schedule Awareness: Regularly check schedules and communicate with the Athletics Office to stay informed of all tournament and fixture dates.

5. Roster Management: Share team rosters with the Athletics Office and provide updates throughout the season for home and away matches.

6. Team Leadership: Select a team captain for U14 through Varsity teams.

7. Awards Submission: Submit team award winners (MVP, Phoenix Award, and Most Improved Award) along with a season summary in the required format to the Athletic Director at the season’s end.

8. Event Attendance: Attends fixtures, practices, tournaments, and other important events, such as the seasonal Sports Awards Ceremony, each season.

9. Parent Communication: Communicate with team parents as necessary, especially at the season's start and throughout, regarding friendlies and end-of-season championships.

10. Travel Awareness: Be aware of travel team rosters and monitor student whereabouts during away games.

11. Training Attendance: Track student attendance at training sessions and communicate any participation concerns to the Athletics Office.

12. Child Protection Compliance: Understand and adhere to RIS's Child Safeguarding Code of Conduct & Policies.

13. Emergency Contact List: Maintain a team emergency contact list, including the numbers of school personnel and families.

2.2 COACHES CODE OF ETHICS 

The function of a coach is to educate students through participation in interscholastic competitions. An interscholastic program should be designed to enhance academic achievement and should never interfere with opportunities for academic success. Each student should be treated with the utmost respect, and the coach should always consider his or her welfare in decisions. 

• The coach shall be aware that he or she has a tremendous influence, for either good or ill, on the student's education and, thus, shall never place the value of winning above the value of instilling the highest ideals of character. 

• The coach shall uphold the honor and dignity of the profession. In all personal contact with students, officials, athletic directors, school administrators, and the public, the coach shall strive to set an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct. 

• The coach shall promote the entire school program and direct his or her program in harmony with the total school program.

• The coach shall master and teach the competition rules to his or her team members. 

• The coach shall not seek an advantage by circumvention of the spirit or letter of the rules. 

• The coach shall exert his or her influence to enhance sportsmanship. 

• The coach shall respect and support officials. The coach shall not indulge in conduct that would incite players or spectators against the officials. Public criticism of officials or players is unethical and will not be tolerated in any form at RIS. 

• The coach should exchange cordial greetings with the opposing coach to set the correct tone for the event before and after the contest. 

2.3 SELECTION OF COACHING PERSONNEL 

The success of an athletic program primarily depends upon the personnel. Coaching assignments are made yearly. Each coaching position will be reviewed on an annual basis. 

Qualification of Personnel:

1. Knowledge of the philosophy and required outcomes of the athletics program and the willingness to adhere to them

2. Knowledge of sport

3. Previous coaching experience

4. Ability to coach in English.

5. Emotional control & attitude

6. Broad educational background

7. Ability to assume the responsibilities relative to squad, staff, and equipment

8. Professional ethics

9. Ability to cooperate with staff, faculty, administration, and parents

The selection process will be conducted by the Athletics Office staff, which includes the Athletics Director and Athletics Assistants. Please be reminded that while coaching preferences are taken into consideration, they are not guaranteed. Final decisions regarding coaching placements will be made by the Athletics Director, with a primary focus on student development and the overall growth of the athletics program. *Internal staff with appropriate experience and expertise will be given priority for coaching positions.

When the athletics director is assigning coaching positions, the following actions shall be taken:

1. The athletic director shall email all staff members each May, posting all positions.

2. Interested in-school candidates shall be identified first. Possible out-of-school candidates may be considered.

3. The athletics director shall determine whether the interested candidates possess the necessary qualifications to perform the position's responsibilities.

4. The athletics director shall notify the interested candidates whether further consideration will be extended based on individual qualifications.

2.4 COACH EVALUATION 

To improve our overall athletics program, it is imperative that coaches and the coaching program, are evaluated on a seasonal basis. A coaching evaluation provides a comprehensive assessment of a coach's effectiveness, focusing on their ability to facilitate team development, achieve performance goals, and enhance individual player skills. RIS Athletics currently employs a coach's evaluation process via both observational methods and student-athlete feedback.  

2.5 TRAVEL PROTOCOL 

Due to child safeguarding requirements, all coaches must know our travel protocols for away games, local tournaments, and tournaments abroad. Coaches are expected to travel with the team to all games and tournaments, regardless of their location. The Athletics Office will endeavor to complete all fixture schedules before the beginning of each season. However, please be aware that some friendlies and tournaments may be organized and scheduled after the season has begun. 

Coaches must be familiar with the RIS Chaperone Policy.

MID-WEEK FRIENDLIES/WEEKEND TOURNAMENTS 

For the mid-season games, which are scheduled as mid-week friendly matches or weekend tournaments, coaches are expected to do the following: 

• Email parents to remind them of the game approximately one week before. 

• Inform the Athletics Office of any changes to the player roster. The Athletics Office will forward the correct roster to section administrators approximately two days before the event.

• Meet players and take attendance before bus departure

• Supervise students while traveling and during the games.

CHAPERONING & CHILD SAFEGUARDING REQUIREMENTS 

All coaches who work at Ruamrudee International School are required to obtain the following training. Failure to uphold these requirements and expectations may result in the termination of a coach’s employment with RIS Athletics.

• RIS coaches must be trained as Emergency First Responders, which includes both primary and secondary care certification.

•  Coaches must successfully obtain Child Safeguarding certification, which is offered free of charge through the RIS Child Safeguarding Department. 

• As local and international travel will be part of the coaching requirement throughout the season, all coaches must familiarize themselves with and adhere to the RIS Chaperone Policy. 

*RIS Chaperone Policy

**RIS Chaperoning Policy - Late Arrival