The Tift County Recreation Department implemented a Coach / Volunteer Background Check process in 1995. Coaches and Volunteers must complete and pass a Background Check prior to coaching or assisting with any Recreation Team/Activity. Locally we utilize the Local Law Enforcement to run our background checks. Sometimes the public asks if there is another group that can run the background checks that would be accepted by the Tift County Recreation Department. Since those discussions we have secured an online Coach / Volunteer Pay Background Check Provider - Protect Youth Sports that performs acceptable Background Checks.
The online option is not mandatory by any means but gives the applicant an option. This is also the group TCRD would use if the local Background Check is insufficient and we needed more information.
For More Information prior to starting your ONLINE Background Check Process you can go to www.protectyouthsports.com . After you have reviewed their website you can select the link below to begin your online Background Check Process.
To Access the ONLINE Protect Youth Sports Background Check Process please utilize the Link Below -
applicants, volunteers: This is a self pay option for our volunteers and coaches. We appreciate you Volunteering to help with our Local Programs and Sports Leagues.
TCRD Manual Background Check Procedure information is listed below.
The Coach / Volunteer Application is still utilized whether the applicant chooses the online or manual Background Check Process.
TCRD Volunteer Coach Application: Coach Application
TCRD Backgound Check Form for Manual Process:
Background Check Form - Must accompany Coach Application
Background Check Form - Must accompany Coach Application
TIFT COUNTY RECREATION DEPARTMENT
ATHLETIC COACHES POLICIES & ETHICS (excerpt)
1. All coaches must fill out a coach's application, a Background Consent form, and be approved by the league coordinator and the Athletic Advisory Committee.
2. All coaches must attend the required coach's clinics each year in each sport he or she wishes to coach. Failure to attend will cause loss of his or her team. Coaches will not be allowed to conduct practices or games on county facilities until certification is completed. They must also complete Concussion Education Video and present Certificate to TCRD.
3. All assistant coaches must fill out a coach's application and a Background Consent Form. It is recommended for assistant coaches to attend NYSCA Clinics, MVP or approved certified programs. Individuals not successfully completing the background check process and approved as a head and/or assistant coach by TCRD and/or the Athletic Advisory Committee will not be allowed on the field/court/playing area.
Full Version of Athletic Coach Policies - TCRD Athletic Coach Policies - Rv 2014