covid19 officer
ROLE TITLE: Covid19 Officer
RESPONSIBLE TO: The Club Executive Committee
SKILLS REQUIRED:
RESPONSIBLE TO: The Club Executive Committee
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Enthusiastic
- Well organised
- Prepared to make a regular time commitment
- Prepared to make instant decisions when necessary
- Confident at some public speaking and keeping order during meetings.
purpose of the role
- To be the main point of contact for club on all things related to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Oversee the clubs implementation of public health and safety measures across the club
- Ensure that the club has appropriate processes in place to document risk assessments and that all appropriate mitigations are put in place before any activity is undertaken
- Ensure that the club has the correct processes in place for the club to take an accurate record of all attendees in line with Scottish Government Test & Protect
- Ensure that all processes are being followed
Responsibilities of a COVID Officer
Keep up to date with ongoing Scottish Government and SGB advice and guidance relating to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Ensure processes are in place for documented risk assessments and all appropriate mitigations are identified, and ensuring that the club undertakes these assessments and implements the necessary mitigation before any activity is undertaken.
Ensure club policies and procedures are updated accordingly in relation to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Ensure that the club has appropriate processes in place to allow the club to take an accurate record of all attendees, including coaches, for all sessions in line with Scottish Government Test & Protect (and to check that these processes are being followed)
o As a minimum, NHS Test & Protect request that this includes the name of each member, a contact telephone number, and the date/time of the session.
Attend committee meetings and ensure an update is provided to committee.
Ensure there is awareness of your clubs Coronavirus (COVID-19) protocols and encourage members and participants to take individual responsibility.
Where deemed appropriate, ensure the club provides access to a supply of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for coaches.
Where appropriate, ensure the venue has appropriate visible signage to manage new Coronavirus (COVID-19) protocols.
Ensure procedures are in place so that all training equipment can be sanitised before and after each training session and check that these procedures are being properly followed.
Ensure the club offers reassurance to members and participants that the club is a safe and welcoming place, e.g. share videos highlighting safe coaching practices or a facility walk through, appoint a return to sport coordinator to welcome participants. (This could be part of the COVID Officer role but is more focused on supporting participants face to face as they return to activity).
Ensure that the club regularly provides clear, up to date and positive communication to members and participants at facilities and through social media & email in accordance with the SGB Child Wellbeing & Protection policy.
Encourage club officials to engage members and participants in conversations on how they are feeling about Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Engage with fellow COVID Officers from other sports and clubs for support and to ensure that best practice guidelines are being adhered to.
Ensure processes are in place for documented risk assessments and all appropriate mitigations are identified, and ensuring that the club undertakes these assessments and implements the necessary mitigation before any activity is undertaken.
Ensure club policies and procedures are updated accordingly in relation to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Ensure that the club has appropriate processes in place to allow the club to take an accurate record of all attendees, including coaches, for all sessions in line with Scottish Government Test & Protect (and to check that these processes are being followed)
o As a minimum, NHS Test & Protect request that this includes the name of each member, a contact telephone number, and the date/time of the session.
Attend committee meetings and ensure an update is provided to committee.
Ensure there is awareness of your clubs Coronavirus (COVID-19) protocols and encourage members and participants to take individual responsibility.
Where deemed appropriate, ensure the club provides access to a supply of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for coaches.
Where appropriate, ensure the venue has appropriate visible signage to manage new Coronavirus (COVID-19) protocols.
Ensure procedures are in place so that all training equipment can be sanitised before and after each training session and check that these procedures are being properly followed.
Ensure the club offers reassurance to members and participants that the club is a safe and welcoming place, e.g. share videos highlighting safe coaching practices or a facility walk through, appoint a return to sport coordinator to welcome participants. (This could be part of the COVID Officer role but is more focused on supporting participants face to face as they return to activity).
Ensure that the club regularly provides clear, up to date and positive communication to members and participants at facilities and through social media & email in accordance with the SGB Child Wellbeing & Protection policy.
Encourage club officials to engage members and participants in conversations on how they are feeling about Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Engage with fellow COVID Officers from other sports and clubs for support and to ensure that best practice guidelines are being adhered to.