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Youth Sports Background Check

Youth Sports Coaches Background Check Policy This is a policy of the Thompson Rivers Parks and Recreation District to complete a background check on every volunteer head coach participating in our Youth Sports programs.

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Youth Sports Background Check Policy*

I have read and agreed to this policy.

- It is a policy of the Thompson Rivers Parks and Recreation District to complete a background check on every volunteer head coach participating in our Youth Sports programs.
- Each volunteer background check will be ran on an annual basis.
- All head coaches must submit a Thompson Rivers Parks and Recreation District youth sports coaches application which includes a code of ethics, background check policy and criteria for exclusion.
- The Thompson Rivers Parks and Recreation District can request a background check on any other coach assisting in a Thompson Rivers Parks and Recreation District program.
- Any information that is returned on a coach through the Background Screening process is subject for review. Thompson Rivers Parks and Recreation District's, Human Resource Manager will review background information and may recommend that certain applicants be excluded from coaching.
- It is recommended that anyone who has been charged for any of the disqualifying offenses or for cases pending in court will not be permitted to volunteer until the official adjudication of the case.

Criteria for Exclusion
A person may be disqualified and prohibited from serving as a volunteer if the person has been found guilty of any of the following crimes:

For purposes of this policy; Guilty shall mean that a person was found guilty following a trial, entered a guilty plea, entered a no contest plea accompanied by a court finding of guilt (regardless of adjudication), or received court directed programs in lieu of conviction.

SEX OFFENSES
• Any Sex Offense – Regardless of the amount of time since offense.
Examples include: child molestation, rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, sodomy, prostitution, solicitation, indecent exposure, etc.

FELONIES
• All Felony Violence – Regardless of the amount of time since offense.
Examples include: murder, manslaughter, aggravated assault, kidnapping, robbery, aggravated Burglary, etc.

• All Felony offenses other than violence or sex within the past 10 years.
Examples include: drug offenses, theft, embezzlement, fraud, child endangerment, etc.

MISDEMEANORS
• All misdemeanor violence offenses within the past 7 years Examples include: simple assault, battery, domestic violence, hit & run, etc.

• Two or more misdemeanor drug & alcohol offenses within the past 7 years.
Examples include: driving under the influence, simple drug possession, drunk and disorderly, public intoxication, possession of drug paraphernalia, etc.

• Any other misdemeanor within the past 5 years that would be considered a potential danger to children or is directly related to the functions of that volunteer.

PENDING CASES
It is recommended that anyone who has been charged for any of the disqualifying offenses or for cases pending in court should not be permitted to volunteer until the official adjudication of the case.

Name*

First Last

Sport Coaching*

Age/League(s)*

Childs Name*

Childs School*

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone*

Email*

Are you the parent of a participant?

Yes

Have you ever been convicted of a crime?

Yes

Do you have any pending court cases?

Yes

Code of Ethics*

I agree to this code of ethics.

The coach must be aware that he or she can be either a positive or a negative influence upon the development of the athlete. In all of his or her personal contacts with athletes, officials and parents, coach shall strive to set an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct. In keeping with that goal, the following ethical guidelines should be observed by all adults coaching in a Thompson Rivers Parks and Recreation District program.

The coach shall never place the value of winning above the value of instilling the highest desirable ideals of character.

The coach must always consider the personal safety of the athlete.

The coach shall be thoroughly acquainted with the rules and regulations of competition and shall be responsible for their interpretation to team members. The coach shall not try to seek an advantage by circumventing the spirit or letter of the rules.

Game officials shall have the respect and support of the coach. The coach shall not indulge in conduct which will incite the players or spectators against the officials. Public criticism of the officials or players is unethical.

The coach should respect his opponents, display gracious behavior during competition and require his or her players to conduct themselves in similar fashion. Before and after the contest, opposing coaches should meet and exchange friendly greetings to set the correct tone for the event.

Coaches shall actively use their influence to enhance sportsmanship by spectators.

The coach shall take an active role in the prevention of drug, alcohol and tobacco abuse, and shall, under no circumstances authorize their use.

I understand that, as a coach for the Thompson Rivers Parks and Recreation District I must go through a background check on a yearly basis. Also, regardless of previous appointments, the Thompson Rivers Parks and Recreation District is not obligated to appoint me as coach. I have also read the Code of Ethics and agree to abide by them. Failure to abide by the Code of Ethics may be cause for dismissal of coaching in the Thompson Rivers Parks and Recreation District. I understand that the Thompson Rivers Parks and Recreation District reserves the right to dismiss a coach at any time for any reason.

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