Parent Helper Tasks

 This is a brief note describing the sort of things we need parents / guardians to help with. Help is always on hand to guide novice helpers.

Registration and collecting fees: In order to let the coaches supervise the kids as they are gathering we require help with registration:

We maintain an attendance register, and mark off the youngsters as the pay their nightly fees (currently £2)

 For New Starts (children attending for the first time):

·          They (or the accompanying adult) should be handed a Registration Sheet to fill out. This provides us with the name and contact details.

·          The name should be added to the register and the sheets held with the register.

·          (Every few weeks the membership secretary will gather these up and add New Starts to our database)

·          They should be handed a New Start information pack. This contains a Club Information Sheet, the club Welfare Policy and two code of conduct sheets. Signed returned sheet should be held with the register

 The fees collected should be passed to the lead Coach, or to any club official who can pass it onto the Treasurer (Paul McIntosh).

 Event Set-up: Setting up, keeping an eye on and tidying away equipment: Examples include
        High Jump (Gymnasium):    High Jump Mats, Uprights and elastic “bar”

        Long Jump (Games Hall):    “Crash” mats and take-off boards

        Circuits:                                  Various benches, mats, plastic hurdles, balls

        Inside Shot-putt:                   Mats from the Gym, shots from Games Hall cupboard

        Inside Javelin:                        Foam Javelins from/to Games hall cupboard

        Relays  (Games hall):            Reversa Boards from/to Gym cupboard, Relay batons from Games Hall cupboard

 In the summer when we are in Malleny Park we carry across equipment from the outside Games Store.

 Monitoring the kids: Small groups are so much easier to work with than large groups, but whatever the group size, coaches will need to spend a bit of time with each individual, so an extra pair of eyes on the rest of the group is essential.

Once you have a bit more confidence and experience, you can also pass on some coaching tips.

 Joining in: If you’re relatively fit, you may want to join in:

        Sometimes we organise the kids into teams and need a few adults to even up the numbers.

        Sometimes we take small groups on runs, and need a few capable runners.

        Sometimes the easiest way to learn a bit about coaching is to try the event … (within reason).

 What to wear: For working in the Games Hall or Gym, trainers and comfortable loose clothing is advised eg track suit bottoms & T-shirt. It can get warm especially if joining in relays.

If you’re a runner you’ll know what to wear if running outside.

 The first step in coaching: If you want to take the first step in a coaching qualification, information on the entry Level courses (Level 1) should be at http://www.scottishathletics.org.uk