Club Instructor / Coach / Supervisor
You will require the following completed
Garda Vetting
Under the Act, any person whose work or activity involves access to children or vulnerable persons must be vetted.
Anyone within your club coaching but also including volunteers who supervise on a regular basis.
Download the Following Documents
Safeguarding 1 Course
All Coaches, volunteers, Children’s Officers and Designated Liaison Persons (DLP) must first complete the 3 hour Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Course. This course educates participants on the implementation of best practice in protecting the welfare of children involved in sport.
Where to get this course
These Safeguarding courses are run by all the local sports councils. To find your local sports partnership.
Click here to find your local sports partnership.
Club Children's Officer
You will require the following completed
Garda Vetting
Under the Act, any person whose work or activity involves access to children or vulnerable persons must be vetted.
Anyone within your club coaching but also including volunteers who supervise on a regular basis.
Download the Following Documents
Safeguarding 1 Course
All Coaches, volunteers, Children’s Officers and Designated Liaison Persons (DLP) must first complete the 3 hour Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Course. This course educates participants on the implementation of best practice in protecting the welfare of children involved in sport.
Safeguarding 2 Course
A person appointed to the Club Children’s Officer position in a club must have completed safeguarding 1 (Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness workshop) and should complete the Club Children’s Officer 3 hour workshop. This course will help the Club Children’s Officer to carry out the function of their role in the club and support the implementation of best practice in the club. Participants will also receive a Club Children’s Officer Action Planning document as part of the training.
Where to get these courses
These Safeguarding courses are run by all the local sports councils. To find your local sports partnership.
Click here to find your local sports partnership.
Club Designated Liaison Person
You will require the following completed
Garda Vetting
Under the Act, any person whose work or activity involves access to children or vulnerable persons must be vetted.
Anyone within your club coaching but also including volunteers who supervise on a regular basis.
Download the Following Documents
Safeguarding 1 Course
All Coaches, volunteers, Children’s Officers and Designated Liaison Persons (DLP) must first complete the 3 hour Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Course. This course educates participants on the implementation of best practice in protecting the welfare of children involved in sport.
Safeguarding 3 Course
A person appointed to the Designated Liaison Person position in a club must have completed the Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Course and should complete the Designated Liaison Person 3 hour workshop. A club may appoint the same person to both the CCO and DLP positions however best practice advises that they are kept as separate roles.
Where to get these courses
These Safeguarding courses are run by all the local sports councils. To find your local sports partnership.
Click here to find your local sports partnership.
