lebanon warrior youth football league volunteer policy and ...

LEBANON WARRIOR YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE VOLUNTEER POLICY AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PLEASE INITIAL EACH POLICY AND SIGN THE DOCUMENT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE. ABUSE/MISCONDUCT In the event that volunteer observes inappropriate behaviors, suspected physical or sexual abuse, or misconduct, it is the personal responsibility of each volunteer to immediately report his or her observations to law enforcement immediately. _____ INITIAL The LWYFL is committed to creating a safe and positive environment for athletes’ physical, emotional and social development and to ensuring that it promotes an environment free of misconduct. Volunteers should not attempt to evaluate the credibility or validity of child physical or sexual abuse allegations as a condition for reporting to appropriate law enforcement authorities. Instead, it is the responsibility of each volunteer to immediately report suspicions or allegations of child physical or sexual abuse to law enforcement. _____ INITIAL INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS An individual meeting may be necessary to address an athlete’s concerns, training program, or competition schedule. Under these circumstances, coaches and/or volunteers (collectively, “LWYFL VOLUNTEERS”) are to observe the following guidelines: 1) Any individual meeting must occur when another adult is present and where interactions can be easily observed 2) Where possible, an individual meeting should take place in a publicly visible and open area 3) If an individual meeting is to take place in an office, the door should remain unlocked and open 4) If a closed-door meeting is necessary, at least two adult volunteers must be present and ensure the door remains unlocked. _____ INITIAL SAFETY The LWYFL is committed to safety. As a volunteer, I have read and understand the State of Ohio Concussion information sheet. In addition, I agree it is my responsibility to immediately remove an athlete from play in the event a concussion is suspected. I also agree that the player should not return to practice until the athletes’ parent or guardian have provided written clearance from a licensed physician. _____ INITIAL BY SIGNING THIS POLICY, I CERTIFY THAT I UNDERSTAND THE REQUIREMENTS TO A VOLUNTEER FOR THE LWYFL AND AGREE TO THE POLICIES AS STATED ABOVE. _______________________ _____________________________ PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AND DATE