• Insisting that a person applying for any post of responsibility within the club complete the relevant sports application form, verify qualifications, experience and gaps in employment history; person should be provided with a role descriptor.
• Obtaining two references in writing, followed up with personal contact with the reference provider (any request for
references should only be sought for preferred applicants);
• Ensuring the individual completes their vetting with the National Vetting Bureau through the relevant Sport’s Governing Body prior to commencement of working with children or vulnerable people. Contact your own governing body for more information on this process.
` • Setting a probationary period (six months for staff or long-term volunteers) which can be used to assess the leader’s commitment to promoting good practice in relation to young people.
• Interviewing or meeting the individual either formally or informally. Appoint two club members to meet the applicant who will be able to:
- assess the individual’s experience of working with children or young people and knowledge of safeguarding issues;
- assess their commitment to promoting good practice; and
- assess their ability to communicate with children and young people (i.e. be approachable).
• Ensuring the club management committee ratifies appointments.
• Once recruited into the sports club/organisation, all Sports Leaders should be adequately managed and inducted into policies and procedures.
• When storing information in relation to applicants this should be treated as highly sensitive and confidential. It should be kept in a locked cupboard that is accessible only to a nominated officer and a deputy nominated officer.
• Ensuring they have agreed to and signed up to the relevant Code of Conduct for those working with young people.
• Ensuring they have met with club officials and that they understand the role they are taking on. This is especially important if moving from one role to another among different skill sets, ages, genders, etc. Working with young people will have additional responsibilities attached due to their vulnerability.
• Ensuring they give a commitment to complete the necessary safeguarding training.
• Ensuring they understand that supervision is a vital safeguard for the club so they should avoid working alone.
• Ensuring they know who the Children’s Officer/Designated Liaison Person within the club is and understand the youth structures of the club/organisation

COACH DETAILS:

Name:

Maiden Name (if applicable):

1. Garda Vetting YesNo
Date of Garda Vetting:

2. Safeguarding One Certificate:

(a) Date of Certificate;
(b) Certificate Number:
(c) Date of Renewal:

3. Current Address:

4. Previous Address over the last 5 years:

5. How long have you lived at this address?

6. Telephone No:
Mobile:
Email:
DOB:
PPS Number

Do you agree to abide by the National Governing Body
of Sport Code of Conduct (copy included with this form)?
Yes/ No

Have you ever been asked to leave a sporting organisation
in the past? (if you have answered yes we will contact you
in confidence)
Yes/ No

Any other relevant information?
[References?]
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