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NJCAA POSITION STATEMENT ON SAFETY
The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) is committed to protecting the safety and well-being of the athletes that
participate in our member schools’ athletic programs. The Health and Safety Committee will propose policies and make
recommendations for adoption in the NJCAA bylaws that ensures a safe environment and the safe participation of student-athletes in
NJCAA sport programs.
It is the responsibility of each member institution to develop procedures and follow practices that reflect the current standards of
student-athlete care and follow the guidelines established in the NJCAA Handbook.
Specific sections of the NJCAA Handbook & Casebook relate to the health and safety of NJCAA student-athletes.
1. Health and Safety Committee members are listed in the Standing Committees, visit mvp.njcaa.org/leadership.
2. Position paper on substance use and abuse.
3. Physical examination requirement.
4. Policy Statement on physicals for tryouts/auditions.
5. Policy Statement on safety, protective oral/facial equipment, catastrophic insurance, certified athletic trainer, AED units
and concussion management plans.
6. Procedures at National Tournaments, certified/licensed athletic trainers and use of AED units.
7. Substance use and abuse and open wound policy is listed within the bylaws of each certified sport.
8. Casebook section relating to physicals.
9. Standing Committee listings and functions, Article XVI.
NJCAA POSITION STATEMENT ON COACHING AND ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATOR ETHICS
Coaches and athletic administrators are essential to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and its mission to
promote and foster two-year college athletics. The NJCAA recognizes and applauds the professionalism and capability of coaches and
athletic administrators throughout the Association.
The goal of this statement is to promote ethical and competent coaching and athletic administration at NJCAA member schools. Such
coaching and athletic administration protects athletes and promotes their welfare, while enhancing the quality of NJCAA athletics. The
general principles below are intended to assist individual coaches and athletic administrators and enable member schools to develop
further guidelines governing coaching and athletic administration ethics and behavior.
NJCAA requires COMPETENCE.
• Coaches and athletic administrators are competent and knowledgeable in their sport and know their role.
• Coaches and athletic administrators continually seek to maintain and grow their proficiency and knowledge.
• Coaches and athletic administrators are capable of helping athletes and teams succeed and reach their potential.
• Coaches and athletic administrators know their limits and coach within the boundaries of their competence.
• Coaches and athletic administrators act with reasonable care and rely on the knowledge and skill of others when appropriate.
NJCAA requires INTEGRITY.
• Coaches and athletic administrators conduct themselves with integrity and coach ethically regardless of competitive
advantage.
• Coaches and athletic administrators obey the rules of their sport, the NJCAA and the law.
• Coaches and athletic administrators promote fair play in practice, competition and recruiting.
• Coaches and athletic administrators recognize their position of authority and do not use that position for personal gain.
• Coaches and athletic administrators do not engage in unlawful harassment or discrimination.
• Coaches and athletic administrators maintain appropriate personal and professional boundaries with their student-athletes and
do not engage in improper personal relationships.
• Coaches and athletic administrators avoid both impropriety and the appearance of impropriety.
NJCAA requires RESPECT.
• Coaches and athletic administrators speak and act with respect toward athletes, competitors, officials and others.
• Coaches and athletic administrators respect academics and do not compromise student-athletes’ educational development for
athletic gain.
• Coaches and athletic administrators care for athletes and prioritize their safety and well-being over athletics.
• Coaches and athletic administrators promote respect among athletes and teams that they coach.
• Coaches and athletic administrators respect their sport, understand its history and promote its future.
