LONE PEAK YOUTH FOOTBALL COACHING REQUIREMENTS

All those who wish to serve as a head or assistant coach for the Lone Peak Youth Football District must complete, sign and date the Coaching Application and Consent Form. By doing so, you are certifying that you have read and agree to comply with the terms and conditions defined by the Lone Peak Youth Football District and UCFC Bylaws as well as the coaching requirements listed below. All head coaches will be selected and approved by the Lone Peak Youth Football Board. Once selected, a head coach will be given a list applicants from which to choose up to five (5) assistant coaches.

Final approval of all head and assistant coaches will be contingent upon the results of a criminal background check conducted by the District at the District's expense. All background check information will remain strictly confidential.

Lone Peak Youth Football coaching requirements:

• Code of Conduct – During all LPYF functions, head and assistant coaches agree to:

1. Conduct themselves in a professional manner and understand that profanity, obscenity, vulgar gestures, harassment, intimidation, verbal or physical abuse, and the use of alcohol, nicotine, or illegal drugs are strictly prohibited.

2. Respect the game officials and refrain from communicating with them in an abusive manner;

3. Encourage fans and parents to conduct themselves with sportsmanship at all times while in attendance at LPYF functions and assist game officials in maintaining control of spectators during games;

4. Comply with the District's minimum play rule and maintain a playsheet for each game;

5. Abide by all other rules as explained in the LPYF bylaws.

Violation of any of these will result in disciplinary action including probation and suspension.
• First Aid Certification -At least one member of the coaching staff must hold a current First Aid and CPR certification card throughout the season. Proof of this card or certified training must be provided to the LPYF board prior to the first practice. The head coach is responsible for providing proof of this certification. The District will offer at no cost a certification class before the season starts for those who need it.

• Equipment Distribution and Collection -All head coaches are required to attend each scheduled equipment hand out and hand in as assigned by the LPYF Equipment Representative. If, for any reason, the head coach is unable to attend, he/she must notify the District and arrange for another person to fill the assignment.

• Coaching Equipment – Head coaches will be responsible for all coaching equipment provided to them by the District. At season's end, the equipment must be returned to the District during the scheduled equipment hand in.

• Coaching Clinic -All head coaches must attend at least one reputable coaching clinic prior to the first practice each year. A clinic will be provided by LPYF before the season begins. LPYF will also post on its website a list of recommended clinics with scheduled dates, times and locations. Proof of attendance must be submitted to LPYF.

• Coaches Meeting -All head coaches must attend the District Coaches Meeting to be held the first week of practice. If, for any reason, the head coach is unable to attend, he/she must notify the District and arrange for a member of their coaching staff to attend.

• Age -Head coaches must be 21 years of age or older. Assistant coaches must be 18 years of age or older.

The LPYF Board reserves the right to select, approve or deny all head and assistant coaching applicants. If, at any time before or during the season, a coach is unable or unwilling to comply with the above requirements, he/she will be subject to probation or suspension as deemed appropriate by the District Board.