| BBFSC COACHES Kelly (Bethke) Tofte Mandy Erickson Pene Demaster Darla Ford Jen Knudson Tina Greenwaldt Melissa Olson Jarmila Solc Kim Idland |
COACHES
| HIRING A PRIVATE COACH |
When joining BBFSC, we know that hiring a private coach can be a confusing step. Listed below are
some guidelines on what should be expected from the coach, from the parent and from the skater.
Coaches
Parents
Skater
some guidelines on what should be expected from the coach, from the parent and from the skater.
Coaches
- Participate in club activities to encourage your skaters
- Be at test sessions with your students
- Be at competitions with your students
- Communicate with skaters and parents on progress and / or problems
- Send monthly bills, or more frequent, if you so chose.
- Talk to skater about their goals for the upcoming season.
Parents
- Know when your skater has lessons and be sure that they show up on time
- Call your coach if your skater will not make a lesson. Minimum 24 hour notice required.
- Talk to your coach about competitions and testing sessions for the season
- Find out how much your coach expects your skater to practice and how much practice time is required for the
level your skater is at. - Pay your bills promptly. Net 10 days or sooner.
Skater
- Know when your lessons are
- Be at the rink 15 minutes before your lesson and be on the ice at least 5 minutes before your lesson begins.
- Talk to your coach about your goals for the upcoming season.
Coaches are required to read and sign this code of conduct before each skating season begins.
COACH’S CODE OF CONDUCT
1. I will arrive in a timely manner to scheduled lessons.
2. I will explain coaching fees, lesson times, competition fees, and testing fees to the parents before I begin coaching their children.
3. If I must miss a scheduled lesson, I must notify the parents. If possible, before the lesson starts. I will notify parents after a missed lesson and explain why I
was not there.
4. I will keep parents informed of student s progress and when appropriate meet one-on-one with skater and parent to
set individual goals.
5. I will keep parents informed of competitions, test sessions and any dates necessary to the sport of skating.
6. I will make sure the music box is turned off and locked before leaving the ice rink.
7. I will make sure the jump belt is put away after use.
8. I will not use tobacco/profanity around students.
9. I will not abuse, threaten or tease any skater. I will not talk negatively about any skater..
10. I will have skates on at all times during lessons, unless there is a medical reason why I can't.
11. I will dress and behave in a professional manner at all times.
12. I will enforce the rules of the rink as well as the rules set forth in the skater’s Code of Conduct. I will make sure that
students are skating and not hanging out in the locker rooms and fooling around. I will also make sure all skaters are
moving on the ice.
13. If I have a problem with a skater’s behavior, I will meet with the skater and their parents to attempt to resolve the
issue. I will rely on the other coaches for advice. If the issue cannot be resolved, I will bring it to the board.
14. I will coach only my students and under no circumstances will I coach or give instruction to another student without
their primary coach s full knowledge.
15. I acknowledge that any act of soliciting, and/or perception of soliciting will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
16. I will encourage harmony, goodwill and ethical behavior among the skaters, parents, pros and rink personnel.
17. As a staff pro, I will participate and support BBFSC activities.
18. I will comply with the USFSA stated coaches registration and continuing education requirements. I will comply on a yearly basis and turn in proof of
completion to the Vice President for verification on June 15 of every year.
19. It is my responsibility to confirm approval/completion through USFS and CER and will work diligently to make sure my credentials are on the appropriate
lists provided by USFS.
20. As a coach, I may skate on the ice for free, but skaters have the right of way at all times.
COACH’S CODE OF CONDUCT
1. I will arrive in a timely manner to scheduled lessons.
2. I will explain coaching fees, lesson times, competition fees, and testing fees to the parents before I begin coaching their children.
3. If I must miss a scheduled lesson, I must notify the parents. If possible, before the lesson starts. I will notify parents after a missed lesson and explain why I
was not there.
4. I will keep parents informed of student s progress and when appropriate meet one-on-one with skater and parent to
set individual goals.
5. I will keep parents informed of competitions, test sessions and any dates necessary to the sport of skating.
6. I will make sure the music box is turned off and locked before leaving the ice rink.
7. I will make sure the jump belt is put away after use.
8. I will not use tobacco/profanity around students.
9. I will not abuse, threaten or tease any skater. I will not talk negatively about any skater..
10. I will have skates on at all times during lessons, unless there is a medical reason why I can't.
11. I will dress and behave in a professional manner at all times.
12. I will enforce the rules of the rink as well as the rules set forth in the skater’s Code of Conduct. I will make sure that
students are skating and not hanging out in the locker rooms and fooling around. I will also make sure all skaters are
moving on the ice.
13. If I have a problem with a skater’s behavior, I will meet with the skater and their parents to attempt to resolve the
issue. I will rely on the other coaches for advice. If the issue cannot be resolved, I will bring it to the board.
14. I will coach only my students and under no circumstances will I coach or give instruction to another student without
their primary coach s full knowledge.
15. I acknowledge that any act of soliciting, and/or perception of soliciting will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
16. I will encourage harmony, goodwill and ethical behavior among the skaters, parents, pros and rink personnel.
17. As a staff pro, I will participate and support BBFSC activities.
18. I will comply with the USFSA stated coaches registration and continuing education requirements. I will comply on a yearly basis and turn in proof of
completion to the Vice President for verification on June 15 of every year.
19. It is my responsibility to confirm approval/completion through USFS and CER and will work diligently to make sure my credentials are on the appropriate
lists provided by USFS.
20. As a coach, I may skate on the ice for free, but skaters have the right of way at all times.
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