PROGRAM PROMISE

Standard of Excellence

Our promise is to ensure a quality program by following the items below:

1. SAFETY- YMCA will ensure that all staff have had a background check, are CPR, First Aid and AED certified.

2. KNOWELEDGEABLE STAFF- A minimum of 2 years experience in a related area, completion of the program instructor orientation and sports safety course is highly recommended (RED CROSS).

3. FACILITY UPKEEP- YMCA will ensure a clean, well maintained facility. All equipment will be inspected by the instructor prior to class/game. The Instructor is responsible for reporting any unsafe, unusable equipment to the proper management staff.

4. ATMOSPHERE- It is the instructors responsibility to provide an environment that fosters the YMCA core values of; honesty, caring, respect and responsibility.

5. INTEGRITY- The instructor demonstrates responsibility through planning and committing their time each class to all students/participants.

6. ACHIEVEMENT- The instructor will provide each participant/parent with goals and objectives for the class.

7. SPORTSMANSHIP-The instructor demonstrates sportsmanship so that is can be reflected by all participants/ parents involved in the program.

SPORTSMANSHIP CODE OF CONDUCT:

• I will keep in mind the YMCA core values (responsibility, respect, honesty and caring) while participating in this program.
• I will exercise self control.
• I will accept accountability for my behavior and its outcomes.
• I will respect the efforts of others.
• I will be fair with other in my dealing with them on and off the “playing field.”

§ I will treat other players, coaches, fans, and officials, YMCA staff with respect regardless of race, sex, creed, sexual orientation or ability.