Recruit Into Coaching (RIC)

1. 'Forging Fitter Futures' Recruit Into Coaching (RIC) Induction Evening 4th October 2010

2. Aims: 'Forging Fitter Futures' • To introduce Forge School Sport Partnership and Key Staff • To introduce the Recruit Into Coaching Programme (R.I.C) • To go through the requirements of the R.I.C programme

3. 'Forging Fitter Futures' Forge SSP Background • Forge School Sport Partnership was established in 2001 as part of the government's national PE and School Sport Strategy to increase participation in High Quality Physical Education & School Sport. • Based in Sheffield, we work in partnership with 33 schools and 15,000 young people to develop life long sporting opportunities.

4. 'Forging Fitter Futures' Mentors and Contacts

5. 'Forging Fitter Futures' Our Schools

6. 'Forging Fitter Futures' What We Do? Forge SSP works towards the Government PSA target to : “Increase the percentage of 5-16 year olds participating in at least 2 hours a week of high quality PE and Sport at school and the percentage of 5-19 year olds participating in at least 3 further hours a week of sporting opportunities”

7. 2012 ambition • By 2012 the Government would like: ‘80% of young people aged 5-16 participating in 3 hours high quality PE and School Sport on school site by 2011’ ‘100% of schools delivering 2 hours high quality curriculum PE for all young people’

8. Task 1 – Group Discussion • What are your expectations from the R.I.C Programme? • Write down 3 expectations and 3 concerns that you may have. • Stick the post-its on the sheets!

9. 'Forging Fitter Futures' What is RIC? Aim: • To nationally recruit 8,000 volunteers into coaching in support of the 3 and 5 Hour Offer over the next three years • To build on Specialist Sports College Community Plans that focus on the recruitment and deployment of identified local community groups through coaching • To develop the diversity of role models working in school sport through the recruitment of coaches from the local school community

10. Our expectations of you • Rights/Responsibilities • Timekeeping • Dress • Child Protection • Contract • Timesheets • Reviews

11. 'Forging Fitter Futures' Duties, Rights and Responsibilities Role summary: • To support the Forge SSP by assisting with the delivery of the OSHL activity sessions that take place on a local cluster basis. As a RIC Coach, you have a responsibility to: • Complete the agreed number of volunteering hours in order to access the level 1 coaching qualification funding contribution • Develop the skills needed in your coaching role • Behave in the appropriate manner as you are representing Forge SSP • Let a member of staff know if you would like more support • Abide by the policies of Forge SSP, including Equal Opportunities, Child Protection, Health & Safety, and Confidentiality As a RIC Coach, you have the right to: • A clear description of your role, the time commitment and skills required • Support from a named member of staff • A safe working environment • Receive and request induction and ongoing support • Personal development opportunities including access to a funding contribution towards a level 1 coaching qualification on completion of voluntary hours • Request references

12. 'Forging Fitter Futures' Timekeeping, Sickness, Dress and Attire • You should arrive at each session in good time to assist with the set up and risk assessment of the venue prior to the participants arriving. It is recommended that you should be on site at least 15 minutes before the session is scheduled to start. • If you are unable to volunteer or you will be late arriving at a session you should contact your project supervisor at the earliest convenient time. • As a volunteer, you should dress appropriately and safely for assisting with the delivery of the activity. You will be issued with a Forge Sports Leader T-Shirt.

13. 'Forging Fitter Futures' Child Protection Coaches are expected to demonstrate exemplary behaviour at all coached activities in order to ensure the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and to reduce the likelihood of allegations being made. The following are common sense examples of how to create a positive culture and climate within organised sport and physical activity: • Remember you are a role model for children and always provide an example you would wish them to follow. • Always put the welfare of young people first • Always work in an open environment • Treat everyone equally with respect and dignity • Maintain a safe and appropriate distance with performers (NGB guidelines) • Make sessions fun and promote fair play • Bear in mind that some actions, no matter how well intentioned, may be misinterpreted. • Respect a child’s right to privacy. If one-to-one contact is unavoidable: • Make sure it is for as short a time as possible. • Ensure you are accessible to others. • Tell somebody else where you are going, what you are doing and why. • Try to avoid any unnecessary physical contact, especially if it may be misconstrued by the child/other people. • If you do have to touch the child, ensure that you have their agreement first and try not to be over familiar (e.g. if administering first aid or helping with clothing). NOTE: Coaches must never be left unsupervised with children unless they hold a Level 2 coaching certificate and a current first aid certificate.

14. 'Forging Fitter Futures' Monitoring and Evaluation • Timesheets • Periodic Progress Review • Observation Forms • www.forge-ssp.co.uk

15. 'Forging Fitter Futures' TimesheetTo be submitted to your school mentor each term Name of volunteer: Please sign Date: This is a true recording of my voluntary hours

16. 'Forging Fitter Futures' Progress Review • Enable coach and mentor to reflect on progress • Identify development needs • Identify ways to improve the programme for the future Progress Review

17. What to expect of us • Qualifications and Training • Support/Mentoring • Opportunities • Reviews

18. 'Forging Fitter Futures' Training and Development • The RIC programme enables all candidates to gain a level 1 coaching qualification in return for voluntary hours. The amount of voluntary hours required depends on the cost of the qualification. £0-£99 = 20 hours £100-£149 = 30 hours £150+ = 40 hours • Useful link for qualifications is www.sysport.co.uk

19. Support and Mentoring • You should expect your school mentor to meet with at least once a term. • This should enable you to raise any issues or ask questions. • The school mentor should also complete your termly review form

20. 'Forging Fitter Futures' RIC Placements • School mentors will allocate placements on an individual basis • This will be relevant to individual school needs and RIC coaches preferences.

21. 'Forging Fitter Futures' Form Filling • CRB – needs countersigning by Forge SSP Staff • Sign Contract – sign and return tonight • Work Programme – complete if possible with school mentor and return to Nathan Barthrop • Child Protection and First Aid Training – complete form if required.

22. Any Questions?