Coaching at RRYFC
Anyone who is interested in coaching within the RRYFC organization will be required to provide valid clearances and show proof of all required certifications listed below in order to be permitted on the field with the players and cheerleaders.
No coach may be permitted on the field without submitting all of their clearances.
All of the information can be accessed using the links listed below:
- IYFL Background Check (Football & Cheer): This is clearance is valid for 2 years and must be completedevery other year for all volunteers prior to the beginning of every season.
https://opportunities.averity.com/IYFL
- USA Football Certification (Head Football Coaches Only): This must be completed at the beginning of every season. All certificates must be submitted to RRYFC to be kept on file
https://footballdevelopment.com/youth-certification-tackle/
- NFHS Tackling Course (ALL Coaches): This must be completed by ALL coaches at the beginning of every season. All certificates must be submitted to RRYFC to be kept on file
https://nfhslearn.com/courses/football-tackling
- USA Cheer (ALL Cheer Coaches): All Cheer coaches are expected to enroll in the USA Cheer memebrship.
https://usacheer.org/membership
- PA Criminal Reference Check (Football & Cheer)
https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp
- PA Child Abuse History Clearance (Football & Cheer)
https://www.compass.state.pa.us/CWIS
Any fees required to obtain these clearances will be the responsibility of the volunteer.
Results for the PA Criminal Reference Check and the PA Child Abuse History Clearance will be emailed back to the volunteer applying.
Please be sure to provide us with a copy so we may keep them on file.
