Apply to be a Volunteer Coach

Dear Prospective Coach,
Thank you for your interest in becoming a coach in a BVRC youth sports program. Attached you will find several documents that must be completed, signed and returned to the BVRC.

BVRC will be conducting criminal background checks on all coaches. In order for us to conduct a criminal background check, we must comply with numerous guidelines as outlined in the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Please know that we will be requesting information only as it relates to a person’s criminal background. We will not be requesting any information as it relates to a person’s financial background.

We will use the email address that you provide on the application to send you the secure Background Questionnaire. You will get an email from the email address: automation@instascreen.net.
BVRC will be conducting criminal background checks for the following reasons:

1) To keep the safety of our children a top priority.
2) To make an unwelcome environment for anyone who doesn’t put children’s needs first.
3) To keep people who have a history of inappropriate behavior or who are unfit to work with children out of our organization.
4) To select the “best” volunteers to coach.

You will need to have an approved background screening prior to beginning your coaching duties.

Blue Valley Recreation Youth Sports Volunteer Coach Job Description

TITLE:
Volunteer coach for Blue Valley Recreation

DESCRIPTION:
Coach of male or female athletes between the ages of 4-17.
You will be considered a role model for young athletes assigned to your team.
Sportsmanship, fair play, and full participation are mandatory.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plan and supervise games, practices, and events.
Supervise assistant coaches, managers, or team parents.
Teach the young athlete the fundamentals of the sport.
Encourage the involvement of the parents in the sport.
Schedule and conduct parent and other necessary meetings.
Provide a safe and fun environment for the children.
Learn and follow all league rules, policies, and procedures.
Give each player equal playing time.
Put the feelings of the players ahead of your desire to win.
Attend all league functions and participate in league activities.
Treat all officials/umpires and league staff with respect at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Successfully complete the application procedure and pass a background check.
Attend any scheduled coaching interviews or meetings.
Successfully complete the National Youth Sports Coaches Association (NYSCA) Certification Program prior to the beginning of the season.
Attend at least one coaching clinic.
Be enthusiastic.
Not want to win at all costs.
Must be patient, especially with children.
Be organized.
Be dependable.

INFORMATION:
As a volunteer coach, you are treated by local, state, and federal law as being an unpaid employee of the agency in which you are associated with; therefore, you must conduct yourself in the same manner as you would your own job. In the same respect, you will receive the same treatment, aside from compensation and benefits, as the employees of Blue Valley Recreation. Volunteer coaching is a privilege, not a right. BVRC reserves the right to remove you from this volunteer position based on inappropriate or unsportsmanlike behavior.

By submitting this application, you agree that you have read and understand the above job description for a youth sports league coaching position, and that you accept the terms of the job description.

If you have any questions or comments, call the BVRC Sports Department at 913-685-6030.
Thank you again for your commitment to youth sports.