For Coaches

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.