3-01 APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
The Recreation Department encourages anyone who is interested in being a positive force in a child’s life to contact the Program Supervisor and fill out a coaching application. We request that the application be submitted a four (4) weeks prior to the first game.
3-01A Application
The Recreation Department requires every individual interested in becoming a coach to submit a copy of his/her Driver’s License or State Issued Photo Identification and complete a coaching application form available in our business office. A background check will be processed for all applicants. This procedure is in place to protect participants from individuals who may be unsuitable as a coach.
3-01B Selection
After applications have been submitted, coaches will be selected from the qualified applicants. Priority for vacant coaching positions are as follows:
 Returning coaches from same division with a favorable ratingReturning coaches from another division with a favorable rating
New Applicants
3-02 CERTIFICATION & TRAINING
Royal Palm Beach Parks & Recreation requires that all coaches be certified through the National Youth Sports Coaches Association (NYSCA).
3-02A Certification
NYSCA is a program designed to teach the volunteer youth coaches how to work with children in all aspects of sports. Certified coaches receive training, continuing education, excess liability insurance coverage, and are held accountable to a code of ethics while coaching. The fee for certification is $20.00 per coach per sport. This fee will be paid by the Recreation Department at the completion of the certification class.
3-02B Training
The Recreation Department will make an effort to provide individuals with the information and training necessary to become an effective coach. When possible, books, videos, and other training aids will be made available to coaches. Prior to the start of a season, a mandatory coaches’ clinic will be held at which time coaches will become NYSCA certified and receive hands-on instruction.
3-03 EXPECTATIONS OF A COACH
The Recreation Department has only three expectations from its coaches. (1) Please be a positive role model (2) Make the game enjoyable for all players. (3) Teach your players as best you can.
3-03A Being a Positive Role Model
At all times, keep the game in perspective. This is a recreation program intended to promote positivity and to teach the fundamentals of sport.
No tobacco products of any kind are allowed while attending to your coaching responsibilities.
Any coach found to be under the influence or in the possession of alcohol or illegal substances on the premises will be terminated immediately.
Any coach displaying un-sportsman-like or undesirable behavior by either his/her action on the team bench or at practice shall be subject to release of all coaching responsibilities.
The behavior of all assistants, players and parents is the responsibility of the head coach.
If it is found that a coach has willfully discouraged a player from participating in the league, or is otherwise involved in activities that are deemed detrimental, damaging, or against the best interest of the players or the league, shall be subject to immediate dismissal.
Any coach who is ejected from a game by an official shall be suspended for the next two (2) games. A second offense shall warrant the removal of the coach from the league
Re Any coach appointed by the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Department may be suspended or expelled for willful infractions of the rules and/or policies, including, but not limited to any acts deemed disorderly, injurious, or hostile to the objectives set forth by the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Department.
3-03B Making the Game Enjoyable for All Players
It is the responsibility of the coach to ensure that all players receive their required amount of playing time as set forth in the league rules. If a coach is found to be deliberately denying any of the players their time, he will be subject to sanction by the league.
It is important that each player feel as important to the team as any other player. All players should get a fair opportunity at practice, regardless of their skill level.
3-03C Teaching Players as Best You Can
The Recreation Department, The Program Supervisor, and the Recreation Leader are knowledgeable about the sports that are offered; ask questions if you are unsure about a rule, need a suggested drill, or need any help to run a practice. We are here to assist you.
The recreation department also maintains a lending library of videos, books, and manuals to aid you in becoming a knowledgeable coach.
Youth Sports Coaches are not expected to know everything about the sport that they are coaching, only to try to teach what they know and develop their knowledge as well as their players’ knowledge.
3-03D Coaches’ Responsibilities
Attend officially scheduled meetings.
Communicate with parents and players about game and practice times as well as special events such as team pictures and other updated information from the league.
Participate in all league activities.
Abide by all league rules
Support the policies and procedures set forth by the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Department.
Secure a team sponsor. Sponsors are an important part of our youth programs. Their contributions enable the Recreation Department to defray some of the costs of the program, keeping the registration fees reasonable.
Head coach is responsible for the care of all league issued equipment and its return at the end of the season. For any equipment not returned, the head coach will be charged with the cost for its replacement.
Prior to each game (10 minutes), an official line-up is to be given to the official scorer (if applicable).
It is the responsibility of the head coach to report, in writing, any injury that required medical attention within 24 hours of the incident. If the player will be unable to play in a game because of injury, it must be reported to the official scorer, the opposing team, and the Recreation Leader prior to the start of the game.
At the conclusion of the season each coach is to complete a player evaluation form and return it to the Department.
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