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POLICIES GUIDELINES FOR YOUTH RECREATION PROGRAMS March 26, 1998 * Youth programs are designed to be as low cost as possible so cost does not provide a barrier for participation. * Program fees should reflect the actual cost of the program, with a cost even basis, with additional revenues/profits of programs going back into the program, benefitting the youth participating. Thus youth programs is not intended to make money, but simply to cover costs. * Coaches/ instructors are to be paid an hourly wage which is figured in cost of the program and reflects a portion of the program fee. * Youth programs sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department are to be open and publicized for the entire community and is not to be a confused with a recruitment type program which is targeted only to specific persons. * All participants are to receive equal time, consideration, encouragement, opportunity and instruction regardless of skills and abilities. * The mission of the Department in regards to youth programs is to provide opportunity for all community youth to expand their leisure recreational experiences, develop skills and abilities, make new friends, and enhance physical fitness through participation in leisure recreational activities regardless of sex, skills and abilities, and economic status. * The Goal for this mission is to provide as many leisure recreation programs as possible for community youth to participate in and gain benefit. * Objectives for this goal is to recruit coaches and instructors who have the leadership abilities to offer youth encouragement, skill development, uplift their self esteem, provide good role model and make the activities enjoyable and fun. * Youth recreation instructors/coaches/leaders are hired because they possess a strong desire to benefit youth of the community and not because of interest in personal monetary gain nor other personal goals including athletic prowess. * It is the expectation that as youth participate in leisure recreational activities, skill development will increase, friendships will development, physical fitness will be enhanced, youth will be learn participation values, will increase their self esteem, and build their experience in leadership roles.