COACHES REQUIREMENTS:
Volunteers who have been PA resident for 10 years or more must obtain:
- PA State Police Background Check
- Child Abuse Clearance
- Act168 Disclosure Form (Found here: Act168 Form )
- Safe Environment Training Parts I & II
- Coaches Orientation
Volunteers who have been PA resident for less than 10 years must obtain:
- Federal Criminal history fingerprint clearance
- PA State Police Background Check
- Child Abuse Clearance
- Safe Environment Training Parts I & II
- Coaches Orientation
Information on where to obtain background checks and clearances can be found in detail on childyouthprotection.org
All background checks and clearances must be renewed every 5 years.
All Coaches must complete the Catholic Coaching Essentials course, (found here: Catholic Coaching Essentials)
If a coach does not receive their certification at an orientation, they are not permitted to coach.