Background Check
- Background checks with us are valid for 1 year
- If you do not have a current background check from volunteering last season, you will receive an email from Sterling
- Volunteers to go to their site to enter information to complete a background check
- When your background check expires during a season, you will receive an email to complete a background check
- The $25 Fee is optional as a donation to the club
If you have any questions about these certifications or background checks, please email: [email protected]
Training
You will complete training on 2 platforms:
1) AYSOU: Access this through your login on this Sports Connect Website by going to "My Account" and clicking on "AY
SOU". It will automatically log you in and automatically update the status of your training.
Trainings on AYSOU:
- AYSO's Safe Haven
- CDC Concussion Awareness
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- COACHES: (Division) Coach Full Online Course (please find yours, Enroll, and complete)
2) Safesport Website URL: https://uscenterforsafesport.myabsorb.com/#/public-dashboard
Trainings on SafeSport can be lengthy but can be completed at your own pace:
- SafeSport Trained (Core) (90 minutes)
- Understanding Mandatory Reporting (90 minutes)
- Creating Safe and Inclusive Environments for Athletes with Disabilities (60 minutes)
On your SportsConnect Account under My Account > Volunteer you can see the status of the certifications that you will need to complete prior to the season starting. Here is an example of one volunteers, with notes in Red:
