coaching

"A good coach can change a game.  A great coach can change a life." (John Wooden)

We welcome anyone who is interested in a Head or Assistant Coach position for football or cheer to speak with our Board or Program Leaders.

All coaches must complete a registration and application form found at Registration

Head Coaching positions require board approval. All coaches, assistant coaches and team parents require clearances/background checks and submit paper copies to Wayne Wildcats at PO Box 565, Wayne, PA 19087

Clearance requirements if the volunteer has been a resident of PA continuously for the past 10 years:
1) Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (FREE) - Do Every Year
https://epatch.state.pa.us/
2) Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance through the Dept. of Human Services (FREE) - Do Every 3 Years
3) Signed disclaimer affirming no charges in other states that would prohibit selection as a volunteer
http://www.pastatell.org/Background%20Check%20Signature%20Form.pdf


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Clearance requirements if the volunteer has NOT been a resident of PA continuously for the past 10 years:
1) Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (FREE) - Do Every Year
2) Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance through the Dept. of Human Services (FREE) - Do Every 3 Years
https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home
3) FBI Criminal Background Check (fingerprint check) for federal criminal history records ($$)
https://uenroll.identogo.com/

 

TACKLE FOOTBALL COACHES: required to complete the annual Heads Up training and certification HERE at a special discounted ($5.00) rate through Pop Warner.

FLAG FOOTBALL COACHES: optional, no-cost Heads Up training HERE

CHEER COACHES and CHEER TEAM PARENTS: require annual YCADA training and certification HERE. The Cheer Coordinator will collect all background checks/certifications for the cheer squads prior to the start of the season.

ALL FORMS AND CERTIFICATES MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO JULY 31, 2022

PLEASE CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS!

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