Recommended Management Procedures for county programs:
- State 4-H volunteer leader procedures and policies followed - Leader enrollment forms completed, signed, if needed, approved and on file in the Extension Office for all certified SS leaders. All instruction must be done under the supervision of a Nebraska 4-H certified SS leader. Work closely with the 4-H Youth Development Program staff person in each county to meet state guidelines for volunteer leaders.
- Code of Conduct/Release Form - All 4-H members enrolled in the Shooting Sports projects are to have parent or guardian read and sign the Shooting Sports Code of Conduct/Release Form before beginning project meetings. The certified instructor or club leader must ascertain that all members are enrolled in the project and have the required forms completed before participation. Forms are to be completed on-line and/or turned into and kept in a permanent file in the Extension Office.
- Accident Insurance - Each county program should take out special accident insurance coverage on SS members. The “year” plan offered by specialty insurance companies is suggested. Many are available at $1 per member per year. All shooting sports leaders should know the policy number and procedures required. A copy of the policy should be kept with the certified leader and the original on file in the Extension office.
- Emergency Plan - An emergency plan of action should be written and followed for each training site and/or activity. This plan should consider:
- Potential risks analyzed and procedures planned
- Minor incidents/first-aid - who treats or determines procedure (first aid kit)
- Access to emergency medical treatment (telephone on site, phone numbers to call, transportation, etc.)
- Two-deep leadership (at least two adults on hand) know the plan and procedures
- Natural catastrophe procedure (fire, tornado, lightning, etc.)