Administrators

Code of ethics

I hereby pledge to provide positive support to all youth sports programs in my community, to administer youth sports programs with professionalism and in the best interests of the children involved by following the Youth Sports Administrators’ Code of Ethics:

I will run youth sports programs for the children involved not the adults.

I will ensure that I am knowledgeable in the area of youth shorts administration.

I will do my best to provide a safe playing situation for all participants.

I will require all coaches and officials to be trained in the responsibilities of being a volunteer within the organization and that they uphold the Code of Ethics.

I will implement and enforce the standards of Rapid City Midget Football.

I promise to keep informed about current issues involving youth sports programs.

ADMINISTRATORS CORNER

1.  A player philosophy that promotes and protects the interests and welfare of children and youth.  The philosophy must promote enjoyable, fair and safe participation for youth of all levels of ability.

2.  Clearly stated goals.  The goals must be realistic and reflect the values held by the community.

3.  A well-defined organizational structure.  The organization must be guided by written by-laws and clearly defined lines of responsibility for all staff and volunteers.

4.  A clearly defined program.  The program must be directly linked to the philosophy and program goals so that proper growth and development of the participants is ensured.

5.  Effective procedures for inplementing the program.  Written procedures include policies, expected outcomes, responding to emergencies, recruitment of volunteers and implementation of all programs.

6.  Evaluation of all phases of the program.  An annual review of the goals, procedures of impementation, outcomes, expenditure of funds and program responsibilities are essential if the program is to improve from year to year.

7.  Well-defined expectations of success.  Indicators or success include participant satisfaction, mastery of program content, involvement by community and financial security.