Club Sports Coaches and Instructors Meeting August 21 st, 2013

Drexel Athletics

I AM A DRAGON! Club Sports Banquet PROUD-PASSIONATE-HONORABLE DEDICATED- STRONG-DRIVEN

Senior Athletics Staff DIRECTOR OF ATHELETICS Dr. Eric Zillmer DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ATHELETICS Nick Gannon SENIOR WOMEN’S ADMINISTRATOR Laura White I AM A DRAGON

Club Sports Basic Roles & Responsibilities Club Coaches To teach your respective sport appropriately Providing opportunities for success and development Ensuring a safe and productive environment for all club athletes Specific duties to be determined by club leadership Knowledge of adhering to any governing body guidelines Being “in the know”!

Club Sports Basic Roles & Responsibilities Club Leaders Administrative duties on & off the field Responsible for all communication between Club Sports Administration and your team Club Sports Administration (Administrator, ATC’s, & E-Board) To communicate all expectations & program requirements, act as a liaison between the University & club sports teams Injury management Record keeping & University reporting

Required Participant & Club Paperwork Pre-Participation Packet Schedules Travel Itinerary Results Injuries/Incidents/Concerns

Philosophy of Safety Coaching presence CPR /AED Cert & First Aid Safety Officers ATCs Departmental Supervision

Safety Officers & Med Kits Serve as the point of contact on site for staff Act as a coach would respond to emergencies by initiating Emergency Action Plan. Med Kit Program Overview

Training Dates: Safety Officer Training Monday, August 26 th 5:30pm-6:30pm Monday, September 16 th 5:30pm-6:30pm Wednesday, September 25 th 530pm-6:30pm Coaches-Instructors CPR/AED Certification & First Aid Orientation: Wednesday, September 18 th 5:30pm Thursday, September 19 th 5:30pm

Player/Injury Clearance After injury, players MUST see Athletic Trainer for assessment Player will be cleared by ATC (pending evaluation & Drexel doctor consultation – when needed)

Department Expectations Citizenship Sportsmanship (no profanity) Respect- gender; race; religion; ability; sexual orientation Experiential learning Positive, safe environment Be present Travel safely Use good judgement

Behavior Accountability No tolerance for hazing, gambling, alcohol/drugs, harassment. Department Memo.

Travel Safety Guidelines Travel Safety Tips Always wear safety belts Never travel within the hours of 12a – 6a Know the weather conditions Travel Itineraries – at least 2 days prior Behavior Expectations – lodging, dining, competition; travel only Only approved roster & coaches allowed in vehicles Absolutely NO ALCOHOL/NO ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES will be permitted during club travel regardless of age, role, or status among team.

Drexel Student Handbook The Student Life Handbook states the Code of Conduct and Community Standards for all students Please visit-

Hiring Process Everyone must be approved by Athletics Three categories -Independent Contractor Tax Office & General Counsel -Temporary Employee New Hire Packet -Volunteer

Drexel Human Resources Code of Conduct for all employees Includes Student Employees Covers Legal Compliance Personal Relationships Business Ethics Confidentiality Conflicts of Interest Please visit-

Workplace Related Injuries Please refer to the Office of General Counsel & Risk Management WORKNET Occupational Medicine During regular business hours Hahnemann University Hospital Life-threatening emergency University policies for reporting can be found at- idersCenterCity.ashx

Office of Equality and Diversity (OED) Drexel University is committed to providing an environment free from discrimination. The OED handles any situation involving workplace discrimination and/or harassment. Please visit- Anyone who believes that he/she has been discriminated against may file a complaint with the Title IX Coordinator or designated Deputy Coordinator Title IX Coordinator (OED): Michelle Rovinsky-Mayer, , Deputy Coordinator (Athletics Department): Laura White, ,

Reporting Incidents Any out of the ordinary situation, complaint or concern please see your Professional Supervisor to document All crimes MUST be reported to Drexel Police Confidential method to bring instances of suspected improper conduct to the attention of a University representative without any fear of retaliation Compliance Hotline, Confidentiality & Whistle Blower Policy can be found:

Questions, Comments, Concerns

Contact Information Club Sport Administrator Dan Simmons Drexel Club Athletic Trainers Bridget Wiseley, Head Conor Trainer, Assistant