• Enjoy the time you spend with us and be supported in your role.
• Be informed of Wavepower and the club child safeguarding reporting procedures.
• Know who the Welfare Officer(s) is/are and how to contact them.
• Be informed of the internal club complaints process and who to contact at the club for
advice on complaints.
• Be aware of the club rules and procedures.
• Be involved and contribute towards decisions within the club.
• Be respected and treated fairly by the club.
• Feel welcomed, valued and listened to.
As a member at the club we expect you to:
• Adhere to and implement Wavepower and the SE/club safeguarding policy and
procedures.
• Adhere to the Swim England Equality and Diversity Policy.
• Adhere to the Swim England rules and regulations, Code of Ethics and club constitution.
• Adhere to any conditions stipulated under the pool hire agreement.
• Refer all child safeguarding concerns to the Welfare Officer and in line with the procedure
outlined in Wavepower.
• Ensure all complaints are referred under the internal club complaints process.
• Champion everyone’s right to take part and celebrate difference in our club by not
discriminating against anyone else (inc. all protected characteristics).
• Adhere to your role responsibilities and never use that role to gain favour for yourself,
another adult or a swimmer.
• Make our club a happy, friendly and welcoming place for all members.
• Attend child safeguarding training every three years if applicable for your role.
• Ensure you have a current Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate (renewable
every three years) if applicable to your role.
• Keep any qualifications or CPD up to date if applicable to your role.
• Lead by example by promoting positive behaviour and good sportsmanship. Encourage all
members to behave in a positive manner and follow the rules of the club and sport.
• Never encourage or condone members of the club to breach the rules of the sport.
• Treat all personal information about members or their families on a confidential “need-to-
know” basis unless information sharing with others is required to protect and safeguard a
child from harm.
• Observe the authority of officials and follow the rules of the sport when questioning any
decisions.
• Treat with respect and encourage all members to respect all competitors and teams from
other organisations in victory or defeat.
• Consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance.
• Encourage all swimmers to obey the spirit of the rules and regulations both in and out of
the pool.