The Tipton athletic staff is very happy to have the assistance of volunteer personnel in meeting some of the need of our high school programs. Volunteer coaches can play an important role in assisting with the tasks of working with a high school team. However, the Tipton athletic staff and administration reserve the right to select the personnel and ask that they abide by the following guidelines in assisting with any of our programs.
- All volunteer coaches must hold a State of Iowa Coaching Endorsement and receive and sign a copy of the Volunteer Coaching Contract prior to beginning their volunteer coaching duties.
- Volunteer coaches may begin their duties with the approval of the head coach, athletic director, principal, and superintendent, but final approval for their continuation as a volunteer coach requires approval of the Board of Education.
- Volunteer coaches will attend all practices and contests unless excused by the head coach.
- The volunteer coach shall not initiate or change instructions given by the head coach and must carry out specific directions given by the head coach and other assistant coaches.
- The volunteer coach may assist in starting, executing, and completing the specific play of the learning experience as defined and directed by the head coach and other assistant coaches.
- The volunteer coach should not attempt any duties unless they have been specifically prepared for those duties under the direction of the coaching staff. Volunteer coaches will discuss with the coaching staff the extent of the responsibilities of the volunteer coach.
- Volunteer coaches are working in support of the Tipton Community Schools, coaching staff, and athletes. The volunteer coach should not make public statements which may be construed as negative or not in the support of the athletic program, school, administration or faculty, coaching staff, or individual athletes. Volunteer coaches with concerns should direct these concerns to the head coach.
- A volunteer coach will never override a decision or method of instruction presented by a coach or the staff (head or assistant). Any input from a volunteer coach concerning these matters will be done in private, with the coaching staff, in a professional manner.
- Volunteer coaches will not assist in the treatment of any athletic injury or emergency situation unless working directly under the supervision of a head or assistant coach.
- In working with athletes in a coaching situation, it is important to remember that the volunteer coach is to act in the manner of an adult and coach. They must maintain that professional distance from the athletes with whom they are working, and not attempt to become “friends” with them. It is strongly emphasized that volunteer coaches do not become involved with student athletes in any manner other than an adult-student working relationship in the coaching situation. The volunteer coach has a responsibility to represent themselves as a positive role model to the athletes they work with.
- Volunteer coaches will not interact with game officials concerning calls made by the officials or concerning the duties of the official.
I hereby agree to the above stated stipulations in serving as a volunteer coach in (sport) During the school year.
Volunteer (signature) ____________________________________ Date: ____________________________
Head Coach (signature): ________________________________ Date: _____________________________
Athletic Director (signature): _____________________________ Date: ______________________________
Principal (Signature):___________________________________ Date: _____________________________
Superintendent (Signature): Date: _____________________________
Board President (Signature): Date: _____________________________
Approved: 12/11/95 Reviewed: 3/8/2021 Revised: 9/20/04