About the Role
The Team Trainer is responsible for the general health and safety of the players. They develop an Emergency Action Plan for the team, inspect the safety of playing venues, keep records of player medical history and conditions, help players who may be injured during a game or training session, and provide advice and guidance on good nutrition for soccer players. Most importantly, it is the Team Trainer, not a Coach, that determines whether an injured player may return to duty. We never want a Coach to be tempted to play an injured player before they are ready to resume their activities. That decision resides with the Trainer. This is why it is important for them to be in the team technical area during matches.
The Club offers training for Trainers, usually in the spring of each year. This training is paid by the Club. It gives the trainer a good grounding in CPR and how to deal with soccer-specific injuries. For more information on the role, contact Rachel Muir, Director of Health and Safety, at rachelmuir@rogers.com.
Resources for Trainers
Click on the links below for Trainer resources.
Volunteer Screening and Police Records Check Required
Team Trainers must complete a Police Records Check Application Form each year. This is a requirement for Managers, Coaches and Trainers because they have direct contact with children in our Club. It is consistent with our protocol for Volunteer Screening (click on the link for more details). New trainers must also complete the Volunteer Application form as well.
To download these forms, click on the links below. Also be sure to download and complete the Exempt Letter from the Club and return it with your Police Records Check Application. The Exempt Letter ensures that the Application fee is waived when you submit your application. Your completed application forms and Exempt Letter must be returned to Rachel Muir, Director of Health and Safety. You may contact her at rachelmuir@rogers.com.
The Team Trainer is responsible for the general health and safety of the players. They develop an Emergency Action Plan for the team, inspect the safety of playing venues, keep records of player medical history and conditions, help players who may be injured during a game or training session, and provide advice and guidance on good nutrition for soccer players. Most importantly, it is the Team Trainer, not a Coach, that determines whether an injured player may return to duty. We never want a Coach to be tempted to play an injured player before they are ready to resume their activities. That decision resides with the Trainer. This is why it is important for them to be in the team technical area during matches.
The Club offers training for Trainers, usually in the spring of each year. This training is paid by the Club. It gives the trainer a good grounding in CPR and how to deal with soccer-specific injuries. For more information on the role, contact Rachel Muir, Director of Health and Safety, at rachelmuir@rogers.com.
Resources for Trainers
Click on the links below for Trainer resources.
- Venue Risk Assessment and Emergency Action Plan
- Medical Records Form for Players
- Accident Guidelines and Report Form
Volunteer Screening and Police Records Check Required
Team Trainers must complete a Police Records Check Application Form each year. This is a requirement for Managers, Coaches and Trainers because they have direct contact with children in our Club. It is consistent with our protocol for Volunteer Screening (click on the link for more details). New trainers must also complete the Volunteer Application form as well.
To download these forms, click on the links below. Also be sure to download and complete the Exempt Letter from the Club and return it with your Police Records Check Application. The Exempt Letter ensures that the Application fee is waived when you submit your application. Your completed application forms and Exempt Letter must be returned to Rachel Muir, Director of Health and Safety. You may contact her at rachelmuir@rogers.com.
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