Employee Manual

Employee Benefits and Handbook

It is important to have a known, structured set of rules and guidelines to address everyday staff issues for clubs. Successful employee handbooks clearly explain the employment benefits and policies, as well as the consequences for violating these policies. Every employee should receive the same information about the rules of the workplace. Therefore, the employees will know what is expected of them (and what they can expect from the club).

An employee handbook should include these key elements:

• Introduction: Give the employee an idea of what your organization is all about through explaining its history, culture and philosophy.

• Compensation: Are certifications and experience factored? Bonus incentives may include funding the coach to the next level of USSA Coaches Education Certification – this is a win-win incentive.

• Professional development requirements and benefits.

• Performance reviews: What can employees expect for reviews of their job performance?

• Benefits: Describe what benefits you offer.

• Drug and alcohol abuse: State your organizations policy regarding drugs and alcohol in and out of the workplace. It is important to consult state laws regarding mandatory treatment for employees with drug abuse problems.

• Sexual harassment: There should be a policy in place to outline inappropriate behaviors and its consequences.

• Child Protection Policy: Assist clubs, coaches and team leaders in recognizing unacceptable behavior towards children and acting to prevent or correct it.

• Discipline: Describe how, when and why consequences are handed out to employees breaking policies.

• Employee safety: Assure employees their safety is a priority.

• Complaints: Detail how complaints against employees and the company as a whole are handled.

For assistance contact: education@ussa.org