Concerns with a Coach/Parent

Any concerns with a coach or parent’s actions should be submitted in writing (e-mail is acceptable). Once the written complaint is received, the JAA will initiate a review process; gather information and document eyewitness accounts of the event(s) that took place from everyone involved to determine if a violation of the letter or intent of the Coaches or Parents Code of Conduct has occurred. This may include the site supervisor, game officials, other coaches, parents, and children. The JAA will then determine the severity of the situation and whether the coach or parent has violated the Code of Conduct and the expected behaviors that are listed under each section of that code. The JAA will then have the authority to determine the appropriate disciplinary action, if any, as listed below. Disciplinary Actions with Coach/Parent The specific response of the JAA may include terms and conditions supplementing one or more of the listed disciplinary actions. When reviewing a concern and deciding what actions are the most appropriate for the situation, the JAA will take into consideration various extenuating circumstances.

Verbal / Written Warning The JAA will discuss undesirable conduct with the individual(s). This will outline the expectations of the department and reinforce to the individual(s) that conduct detrimental to the program will not be tolerated and could result in further disciplinary action. Warnings will be documented and filed. 

Probation - Probation period will last one calendar year from the date put on probation. If during this period, the individual(s) portrays any conduct that the JAA deems undesirable or unbecoming, the individual(s) will be suspended for the season or indefinitely. Probation will be documented and filed.

One or Multiple Game Suspension The JAA will suspend individual(s) one or multiple games. Any individual(s) that has been suspended will lose the privilege of attending or participating in any practices or games during this period. Suspension will be documented and filed. 

Season Suspension – The JAA will suspend individual(s) for the remainder of that sports season. Any individual(s) suspended for the season will be banned from Oregon Park District sponsored activities, games, or practices for the remainder of the season. Suspension will be document and filed. 

Indefinite Suspension Individual(s) that are suspended indefinitely will not be allowed on any JAA athletic facilities at any time during practices or games. After one calendar year, the individual(s) will then have to make a formal request to the Executive Director to be re-instated into the program. The individual(s) will then have to meet with the Superintendent of Recreation and the Program Manager to determine if the individual(s) can be reinstated to attend athletic events. The individual(s) reinstatement can be denied. Suspension will be documented and filed.