Independent Contractor Coach Agreement Page one: Agreement (Sign, return to USA Indiana Soccer Director)
Coach name:______
Address:______
City, State, Zip:______
Name: ______agrees, as an independent contractor, to professionally represent United Soccer Alliance of Indiana; adhere to all of the Club policies, procedures, philosophy and the Coach’s Code of Conduct (page two), or face the possibility of fine, suspension, or termination from the United Soccer Alliance of Indiana as determined by the United Soccer Alliance of Indiana Board of Directors. Additional responsibilities include keeping current on USSF/NSCAA coaching license and a completed CDC Concussion Certificate in your GotSoccer account.
Responsibilities include but not limited to Coach duties.
______Fall season from August 1 through December 31, plus prior June player formations.
______Spring season from January 1 through July 31 plus prior June and prior October team formations.
Assignment / responsibility: ______
Stipend: ______I accept this offer and agree
Signature:______Date: ______
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Page 1 USA Indiana Form Coach Agreement, Revised 8/4/15 Independent Contractor Coach Agreement Page two: Agreement (Sign, return to USA Indiana Soccer Director) COACH COMMITMENT, COACH CODE OF CONDUCT, COACHING RESPONSIBILITIES. United Soccer Alliance of Indiana, Inc.
As a coach or trainer for United Soccer Alliance of Indiana, Inc. (USAI) I will fulfill my coaching responsibilities in the following manner and support the Club on all decisions made by the USAI Board of Directors. I understand I serve as an independent contractor at the pleasure of the USAI Board of Directors. I agree to the specific duties outlined below. USAi travel coach will hold at least two training sessions per week, 3 training sessions is preferred. Coach is to attend all friendly matches, league & tournament games. Coach is expected to attend all training sessions and games. If a conflict arises, you must contact USAi Director Coaching at least 7 days before the scheduled event to make other coaching arrangements. Arrive on time to each training session with a plan previously prepared. End training sessions on time. Ensure all players are accounted for before leaving training area or game location. Consistently attend and lead every training session during the course of each season. Develop, in conjunction with USAI Director of Coaching, the seasonal year’s tactical plan and list of approved tournaments. Prepare a written player evaluation for each player and review with player's parent each season. Set a positive role model and maintain a professional appearance at all practices, games, tryouts and tournaments; including wearing USAi provided coach gear as appropriate. Maintain a positive and professional attitude during all practices, games, tryouts, tournaments, and in all contact with parents and players. This includes refraining from making negative comments about officials and opposing teams and USAI, it's members, players, coaches, Directors, staff. Attend meetings conducted by USAi Soccer Director and Director of Coaching. Abide by the Coaching Code of Conduct/Ethics in the Player, Parent, Coach, Manager Manual, posted on USAi website. I will not solicit or aid in the solicitation of United Soccer Alliance of Indiana players to play at another Club.
I agree with the above commitments and realize USAi Soccer Director, Directors of Coaching, and Club Board members will review my fulfillment of these responsibilities throughout the season. I agree to be the coach for the entire season. If I am unable to complete the season, I will relinquish responsibilities for the team and return team records and any other Club materials and equipment to the Soccer Director. I agree, should my coaching agreement with United Soccer Alliance of Indiana be terminated, I will not solicit or aid in the solicitation of United Soccer Alliance of Indiana players to play at another Club. I agree any remuneration will be pro-rated based on percentage of the season completed for which coaching objectives were successfully performed.
Coach Code of Conduct is part of Player, Parent, Coach, Manager manual. I pledge to accept responsibility for my actions during my United Soccer Alliance of Indiana, Inc. coaching tenure by following this Coach’s Code of Conduct: I will place the emotional and physical well being of my players ahead of a personal desire to win. I will provide a safe playing environment for my players. I promise to review and practice basic first-aid principles needed to treat injuries to my players. I will strive to keep abreast of current learning techniques and knowledge of the game. I will listen and learn from my players and other coaches. I will do my best to organize practices that are fun and challenging to my players. I will lead by example in demonstrating fair play and sportsmanship to all my players. I will provide a soccer environment for my players that is free of drugs, including tobacco and alcohol, and I will refrain from their use at all practices and games. I will be knowledgeable of the laws of the game, and I will teach them to my players. I will treat parents, players, officials, fans, and other coaches with respect regardless of race, sex, religion, or ability, and I will expect to be treated accordingly.
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