Ottawa Internationals Soccer Club-OISC

DSP-Developmental Soccer Program

 

Volunteer Screening Guidelines and Policies

 

 

Why do we screen?

 

DSP strives to ensure our youth soccer players are protected. In recent years, concern about protecting children and other vulnerable individuals in Canada has intensified. The “Duty of Care” concept is a legal principle that identifies the obligations of individuals and organizations to take reasonable measures to care for and protect their clients.

 

Results of the DSP Risk Assessment

 

DSP has been identified as a Low Risk program. The following are the screening requirements:

1        All coaches must complete and sign a DSP Volunteer Application form.

2        The Ontario Soccer Association does not require a Police Record Check (PRC) for low risk programs; however

a.      All coaches without children in the program will require a recent and valid PRC

3        All first year coaches MUST take a club coach-training course.

4        All DSP coaches must take a training course a minimum of every two years.

5        The club encourages and will pay for coaches to take OSA Community Coaching Courses http://www.ontariosoccer.net/Coach/NewCoachCoursesForOntario.aspx

6        Reference checks are required for all volunteers whose family is new to the club.

 

Confidentiality of Personal Information

 

The applicant’s personal information obtained from the applicant or indirectly through checks will only be available to the Vice President – DSP, DSP Administrator, and DSP Staff coach.

 

 

DSP Coach Description:

Goals:

·        instruction in basic soccer skills

·        active participation

·        focus on fun

·        introduction of team skills

·        establish codes of fair play and reinforce values of good sportsmanship

 

Boundaries/Limitations:

·        shall never be alone with a player

·        shall not be responsible for transportation of players

·        shall be a role model – no drugs, alcohol, smoking or abusive language

·        shall embrace club values, principles, and policies

·        shall not abuse or criticize any referee

·        shall demonstrate the ability to set and maintain standards for players such as respect, self-discipline, and fair play.