S.A.R.P. Code of Ethics

S.A.R.P. has identified 5 key areas that reflect the ethical conduct of recreation professionals:

• Competence
• Equality
• Leadership
• Integrity
• Cooperation

Competence

• The acquisition, maintenance and enhancement of current knowledge and skills in the field
• Members shall enhance their own level of expertise and commit to professional development of themselves and fellow members.
• Members shall enhance the efficient and effective operation of their organization through this knowledge.
• Members shall contribute, through their competence, to enhanced quality of life for the people of Saskatchewan.

Equality

• Equal treatment for all stakeholders (which includes members, colleagues, clients and customers and funding agencies)
• Members shall strive to ensure equal opportunity for each client or customer to participate in recreation activities.
• Members shall develop and maintain an environment whereby all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

Leadership

• The provision of guidance at all levels of the recreation delivery system
• Members shall provide ethical, technical and educational guidance for those under their responsibility.
• Members shall demonstrate ethical, technical and educational guidance in their capacity as leaders in their community.
• Members shall advocate on behalf of the field and their profession.

Integrity

• Conduct which is honorable and honest
• Members shall ensure that their behavior is beyond reproach in terms of what the profession sanctions.
• Members shall treat fellow members and colleagues with the utmost respect and propriety.
• Members must behave in a manner that supports the highest level of S.A.R.P. standards.

Cooperation

• Partnership with other members, colleagues, clients, customers and organizations for the enhancement of Saskatchewan residents' quality of life
• Members shall take part in a consultative process with their clients, customers and communities to achieve the most effective results.
• Members shall develop and maintain active relations with fellow professionals.
• Members shall work toward an environment where active sharing of resources and information takes place.