Certification Rules

COACHING/VOLUNTEER CERTIFICATION

Any Adult SFYBL participant who interacts with youth players on practice or playing fields MUST have a Mobile ID Card.

In order to receive an ID Card you must complete ALL of the following:

1. Register yourself as a coach to a team roster annually

2. Complete the Abuse Awareness Certification annually

3. Complete the Concussion Protocol Certification annually

4. Upload a Headshot photo into the LeagueApps system

5. Complete the Volunteer Certification process through SF Rec & Park if you have not previously

ONLY CERTIFIED VOLUNTEER, CURRENT SEASON, ID CARD CARRYING AND ROSTERED PERSONS ARE ALLOWED TO HAVE CONTACT WITH PLAYERS IN DUG OUTS AND/OR FIELDS OF PLAY DURING PRACTICES AND GAMES.

PLEASE NOTE: Per San Francisco Recreation and Parks guidelines, Proof of vaccination against Covid-19 is no longer required.

ABUSE AWARENESS

(only certificates from 10/2024 to present accepted)

OPTION 1

Create an account at USABDevelops.com , Login to the account. Hover over the education tab and select the Course Catalog.

It should take you to https//usamobilecoach.com/courses sign in again Then select: "Abuse Awareness for Adults"

Upload your certificate into your LeagueApps profile HERE 

Go to your dashboard and then scroll to "edit registration settings" under "My Staff Assignments"

OPTION 2

Create an account at Mandated Reporter Training. https://mandatedreporterca.com/training/general-training

Login to the account. Click "Start Trainings".  Select "General Training," scroll down and click "Add Training".  Then scroll right and select "Start Course".

Once completed, please upload proof of completion of this or a similar course. A screenshot of your account showing that that course has been completed is sufficient.

Upload your certificate into your LeagueApps profile HERE 

Go to your dashboard and then scroll to "edit registration settings" under "My Staff Assignments"

 

If you took Option 1 last year, you should take Option 2 this year.

CONCUSSION PROTOCOL

(only certificates from 10/2024 to present accepted)

Link to CP Training

Upload your certificate into your LeagueApps profile HERE

Go to your dashboard and then scroll to "edit registration settings" under "My Staff Assignments"

HEADSHOT PHOTO

Your Headshot photo should be uploaded into your LeagueApps profile HERE

Go to your dashboard and add it in the upper left hand corner.

VOLUNTEER CERTIFICATION

SFYBL Coaches/Volunteers fingerprints must be from 2020 - 2025.

Click here to see if your fingerprints are up to date: SFYBL COACHES LIST

If your name is not on this list, you MUST get fingerprinted again.

 

New Coaches/Volunteers must fill out the SFRPD Volunteer Application and be fingerprinted.

1. Fill out the online Volunteer Processing Application:

https://www.sfrecpark.org/FormCenter/Fingerprint-20-20/Volunteer-Processing-Application-84 
Volunteer Supervisor = Nate Birnbaum   Supervisor email = volunteering@sfybl.com    Supervisor phone = 415.806.5656

 

2. Download, read, and complete a LiveScan form for fingerprinting. 

LiveScan Fingerprinting Form

 

3. Make arrangements for fingerprinting.

a. LiveScan (fee)

Use this link to find a LiveScan fingerprinting location. https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/locations

After getting scanned, send a copy of your receipt to livescan@sfybl.com

                                    OR

b. SFRPD (free w/limited appointments)

If you want to use SFRPD rather than pay LiveScan fees, please see this link for their limited fingerprinting schedule.

SFRPD Volunteer Office @ Millwright Cottage - Fingerprinting Appointments

Map to Millwright Cottage @ Murphy Windmill

You must bring your valid non-expired picture ID (Drivers License, California ID, or Passport) to the appointment.

Appointments are 15-20 minutes long and will be done on at: The Milwright's Cottage 2100 Martin Luther King Drive. In Golden Gate Park next to the Murphy Windmill at MLK and The Great Highway.

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