AVYSL Child Abuse Statement
Almaden Valley Youth Soccer League (AVYSL) and its affiliates have a great deal of concern about the safety and abuse of children. As a person who is interested in the well being of children, we believe you are entitled to know how our organization is dealing with this critical issue. In addition, as an applicant for a volunteer/staff position with our organization, you need to know the measures we employ to protect children in our care, as well the volunteers/staff, from this serious problem.
AVYSL has enhanced the Child Safety (KidSafe introduced in 2006) Program, which will continue to include a comprehensive background check process for Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Team Trainers and Team Managers. These volunteer staff for all programs (Recreational, Camps, Competitive and Select) in AVYSL are required to submit a background check.
Comp, Select, and Recreational Team Managers: Background checks for Team Managers, are optional. Only a Team Manager who will also act as an assistant coach at practices and games, or intends to go on the sidelines with the players, will be required to submit a background check. Class 1 and Class 3 Team Managers, 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, you are required to submit the CYSA background check to receive a pass and be added to the roster. A CYSA pass will not be issued to a Team Manager, unless proof of submittal has been provided to the League Registrar.
AVYSL Application Process and Background Checks for Staff Members
AVYSL has two types of background checks as part of the application process: CYSA and Fingerprint check. Click the appropriate link, located on the left-hand side bar, to see the application process you need to follow.
Annual CYSA Background Check
- Every year, all staff are required to complete, sign, and submit the CYSA Team Official Registration and Risk Management Disclosure Form (1628). The CYSA state organization conducts a background check based on the information provided on this form.
Department of Justice Fingerprint Check
- New coaches, assistant coaches, and trainers, who have never participated in any AVYSL program, or have not participated in the last two years, are required to submit a background check with the California’s Department of Justice (DOJ), the FBI, and the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Dept, using the Live Scan Fingerprint process. It is a process that checks for Criminal Activities on file against the applicant.
Application Requirement Summary
