CTAA COACHING REQUIRMENTS

Thank you for volunteering!

Ensuring that you are ready to coach is as easy as 1-2-3.

1. FINGERPRINTING/ BACKGROUND CHECK-

1. All new volunteers must be fingerprinted prior to coaching.  
2. This needs to be completed as soon as possible.
3. The fingerprinting process instructions can be found by visiting the CTAA’s home page. Find the “Training Tab.”
4. For a direct link visit:  http://ctaasports.org/Page.asp?n=90593&org=CTAASPORTS.ORG
5. All repeat volunteers, i.e., those who have been fingerprinted in the past for CTAA coaching, must undergo an annual name check.  
6. We will work with the town to see who needs to have this done and will let everyone know their status once complete.  In the event you need to complete a name check, we will provide you with the required form.  

2. THE RUTGERS S.A.F.E.T.Y. CLINIC (SPORTS AWARENESS FOR EDUCATING TODAY'S YOUTH)

1. All coaches must complete this class one time to obtain permanent registration with the Youth Sports Research Council.   
2. If you’ve already taken the course and filed your certification card with the CTAA, you’re done with this requirement.  
3. If you have not taken the course and/or filed your certification card with the CTAA, you need to do so.  
4. Upcoming sessions can be found at https://www.youthsports.rutgers.edu/educational-courses/schedule 
5. The NBIAA (Northern Burlington Instructional Athletic Association) does hold a seasonal class locally.  Once this class is set we will notify you asap. 
6. PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST REMAIN FOR THE ENTIRE 3 HOURS IN ORDER TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR THIS CLASS.
7. Once you have completed the course, you need to file your certification card with the CTAA.  It is preferred that a digital copy be uploaded and attached to your profile in order to maintain accurate records-https://leagueathletics.com/Registration/Restrictions.asp?RegID=92363&n=56989&org=CTAA, but if for some reason you are unable to upload a digital copy, you can make arrangements to give a hard copy to a CTAA member.

3. ONLINE CONCUSSION TRAINING COURSE

1. Taking this course is a one-time mandatory requirement.  

2. If you’ve already taken the course and filed your completion certification with the CTAA, you’re done with this requirement.  

3. If you have not taken the course and/or filed your completion certification with the CTAA, you need to do so​.   ​

         i. Visit:  https://headsup.cdc.gov/  and complete the course.

        ii.  File your certification with the CTAA at:

https://leagueathletics.com/Registration/Restrictions.asp?RegID=76986&n=&org=ctaasports.org