For Spring 2007, AVYSL is pleased to announce that we are rolling out our Child Safety Program which includes a comprehensive background check process for Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Team Trainers. We have teamed up with California’s Department of Justice (DOJ), the FBI, and the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Dept. to use the Live Scan Fingerprint process. It is a process that checks for Criminal Activities on file against the applicant.
For Comp and Select Team Managers only, if you intend to receive a CYSA Adult Pass to be allowed on the technical side of the field, or if you expect to be assisting with the players at practices or games, then this program is applicable to you, as well. In the online registration system, you need to include a volunteer offering as an Asst Coach, specify that you will be a Team Manager in the Request field, and complete a KidSafe volunteer application.
The AVYSL Child Safety Program has four parts:
1. Complete the KidSafe volunteer application while registering online as a Coach or Asst Coach volunteer. Please click
here to register as a volunteer online.
2. Submit fingerprints through the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Dept. Live Scan Fingerprint process for a background check. See Live Scan Steps below.
3. Complete the pink 2-part Adult Registration form required for CYSA (which will be provided at the season’s Coach Orientation meeting or with your team registration paperwork); and
Coach selection and approval is made by the AVYSL Board of Directors or its representatives using several independent criteria. It is not solely based on Live Scan Fingerprint Process and background check results.
Live Scan Fingerprint Process FAQ’s:
- Who is affected? Anyone who will have prolonged contact with children on any AVYSL team. This includes Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Team Trainers.
- Why is AVYSL doing this? This is just one more step in the process to ensure the Children are safe and are not exposed to anyone the league has deemed a risk or inappropriate to be with our kids.
- How much does it cost? The cost of this program is being paid by AVYSL.
- What about Confidentiality? The state has a very rigorous set of rules and laws that must be followed. Only a select few AVYSL representatives have approval (by the DOJ) to see the results. The results will not be shared, for any reason, with anyone who is not authorized by the DOJ.
- What if I already did a background check or Live Scan for another organization? Due to confidentiality laws, other organizations are not permitted to share any information with AVYSL, nor can we share information with them. information with AVYSL, nor can we share information with them.
- What happens if I don’t want to submit to the background check? You will not be approved by AVYSL to be a Coach, an Assistant Coach, or Team Trainer, or cannot receive a CYSA Adult Pass.
- Is my personal information secure? The tools being used are owned and operated by the California DOJ. These are protected using the latest security techniques, software and hardware tools, and are managed by the State of California.
- Who can I contact if I have questions? Please send an email to AVYSL President, John Jussen We can answer general questions about the program but cannot get into any detail about results or personal background information.
- How do I find out if I passed the Live Scan background check? There will be no formal feedback as the results are protected by state and federal privacy laws. If you did NOT ‘pass’, you simply will not be approved to coach by the league. If you already have a current CYSAAdultPass and your background check results did not meet AVYSL requirements, your AdultPass will be revoked by the league and you will be removed from your position with the team.
- Can I help out at practices without going through the fingerprint process? YES. However, it is now a requirement that all Coaches, Assistant Coaches and Team Trainers go through the Live Scan process. You can help with the players ONLY if an authorized Coach, Assistant Coach or Team Trainer is present. At least one of these league-authorized people must be present whenever the players are present. As a result, helping at practice will no longer count toward fulfilling your league volunteer obligation.
As soon as you have completed your KidSafe volunteer application or are aware that you will register as a Coach, Assistant Coach, or Team Trainer for any level of play (Recreational, Academy, Competitive, or Select) in AVYSL during the 2007 – 2008 Spring or Fall seasons:
Step 1: Find a location where your fingerprints can be taken.
· Use the TAB key and your mouse to move through the form.
o Agency ORI Code: A9263
o Type of Application: Volunteer
o Job Title or Type of License, Certification or Permit:
(enter volunteer position, i.e., coach, asst coach, manager, trainer)
o Agency Address Set Contributing Agency:
o Agency authorized to receive information: Almaden Valley Youth Soccer League
o Street:PO BOX
o PO BOX: 20491
o City:San Jose
o State: CA
o Zip Code: 95160
o Contact Name: John Jussen
o Billing Number: (Please leave blank)
- Mail Code: 10996
- Contact Phone Number: 408-323-1405
· Applicant Information (required minimum information):
- First Name
- Last Name (no punctuation marks allowed)
- Weight
- Eye and Hair Color
- Place of Birth (Country, State, and City)
- Country of Citizenship
- US Citizen?
- Social Security Number
- Date of Birth
- Sex
- Height (fin, 3 numbers max. f = feet, in = inches. 5’9” = 509)
- Home Address (Street No, Street, City, State, Zip Code)
- Home Phone Number
· Level of Service:
- Check the FBI yes radio button.
- The DOJ no radio button should also be checked.
Step 3: Choose a date to have your fingerprints taken. Select one of the four (4) locations in the Bay Area where to have your fingerprints taken. Then choose the appointment time that works for you. If all times for the location and date requested are marked * reserved, click your ‘Back’ button on your browser and select a different date and/or location.
Step 4: Follow the on screen instructions and print your appointment confirmation and 3 copies of your fingerprint application.
Step 5: Bring all the papers you printed in Step 4 to your fingerprinting appointment. You will receive 2 copies of your fingerprint application, certified that the Live Scan transaction is completed, as a receipt from the Sheriff’s office.
Step 6: Mail one copy of the completed fingerprint application to the following address and file one away just in case.
AVYSL
PO BOX 20491
San Jose CA 95160
Attn: Child Safety Program
