Coaching Requirements

Jr Pacers Youth Football and Cheer, Inc.

To ensure a safe, positive, and well-organized experience for all student-athletes, all coaches are required to complete the following screening and safety requirements before participating in practices or games.

These requirements apply to Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Co-Coaches.

Who Is Required to Complete Screening?

Screening is required for volunteers who:

• Lead or coach athletes during practices or games

• Provide instruction or supervision on the field or sideline

Screening is NOT required for team helpers serving strictly administrative roles (such as team aides, scorekeepers, or snack coordinators).

Team Aides Info

Coaching Eligibility Requirements

All coaches must:

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Complete all required safety training

• Pass a background check

At least one approved coach listed on the team roster must be present at all practices and games.
If a substitute is needed, that individual must also complete the required screening prior to participating.

Required Safety Training

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) & Lindsay’s Law

Ohio law requires all coaches to complete Sudden Cardiac Arrest education.

Coaches must:

• View the required SCA video

• Review the required SCA informational handout

These resources are provided during the online volunteer registration process and are completed as part of registration.

Concussion Safety Training

All coaches must complete one of the following free, online concussion training programs:

• NFHS: Concussion in Sports

• CDC: Heads Up to Youth Sports

Certificates are valid for three years and must not expire during the season you are coaching.

Important submission notes:

• Download the full-size certificate (not wallet-sized)

• Email the certificate as an attachment to:
  📧 chris@jrpacersfootball.com

Background Check

Background checks are:

• Initiated and paid for by Jr Pacers Youth Football and Cheer, Inc.

• Requested after all other requirements are completed

Once eligible, coaches will receive an email link (valid for 72 hours) from Jr Pacers’ contracted vendor to authorize the background check.

Please note:

• Background checks completed through other vendors will not be accepted

• Results are provided directly to Jr Pacers and remain confidential
  
  

Compliance & Program Readiness

To ensure safety and compliance:

• Team rosters, schedules, uniforms, and equipment will be released once all coaching requirements are completed

• Program directors and commissioners are responsible for verifying compliance

These steps help protect our athletes, families, and volunteers.

Questions or Need Help?

If you have questions about coaching requirements or your completion status, please contact:

Football: Kevin Jenks at kevin.jenks@daltile.com

Cheer: Kali Sexton at sextonkali.jr.pacerscheer@gmail.com