How to Volunteer
KU is run exclusively by volunteers. We welcome everyone to join to help make football a great experience for the kids! Contact Andrew Bohinick to find out how you can help.
KU Flag Volunteer Form and Background Checks
The following volunteers must complete the required background checks defined below: Coaches, Directors, Board of Directors members and any other persons, volunteers or hired workers, who provide regular service to the league and/or have repetitive access to, or contact with players. All Volunteer Applications are strictly confidential.
*PA Background Checks are good for 3 years, new checks and submissions must be done every 3 years, no exceptions.
PA State Background Checks
PA Act 153 of 2014, which was amended on July 1, 2015 by PA Act 15 of 2015, requires very specific background checks for volunteers of youth serving organizations.
Quick links:
All volunteers are required to complete the following and provide copies to KU prior to each season:
1) Report of criminal history from the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) at no cost (Volunteer Only) https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp
2) Child Abuse History Clearance from the Department of Human Services no cost (Create Individual Account) https://www.compass.state.pa.us/CWIS
3) Fingerprint based FBI criminal history clearance submitted through the Department of Human Services cost-$25.75 for volunteers that have not been PA residents for the past 10 years www.pa.cogentid.com/index_dpw.htm
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A signed affidavit of residency (Download Here) if you have been a PA resident for 10 or more years.
These clearances are standard throughout PA and required for organizations like school volunteers, Scouting, and other youth groups. The clearances are transferable so only copies need to be provided if you've gotten them for any other organization. The reports only display that the volunteer is allowed to work with youth. These clearances need to be renewed and submitted every three years.
More information can be found at http://keepkidssafe.pa.gov/resources/clearances/index.htm For any other questions, please contact Andrew Bohinick.
Clearances can be downloaded or scanned, then emailed to NFLflagKU@gmail.com
Screening Criteria:
Any felony or misdemeanor convictions of the below charges (for the time table listed for each below) will result in a Failure.
For the last seven years the following will include (based on national average):
- Any Convictions of Violence
- Drug Possession Charges
- Drug Sales/Distribution/Manufacturing
- Driving While Under The Influence, Intoxicated, or While Impaired (report three year scope)
Any conviction without time table, and automatically results in failure, will include:
- Child Abuse/Molestation/Sex Offender/Child Neglect
- Any criminal offense that may involve children (Example: DUI with children in car)
- Homicide/Manslaughter
- Weapons Violation
Coaches' Forms
December 31, 2019
Coaches' Welcome Letter
The West Chester NFL Flag Football (WCF) association and its leaders are always concerned about the conduct of all coaches and referees during games at all levels. We want to ensure that games are fair, positive and enjoyable experiences for all of the children and adults involved. This document explains the code of conduct we expect all coaches to follow.
December 31, 2019
Coaches' Code of Conduct
The West Chester NFL Flag Football (WCF) association and its leaders are always concerned about the conduct of all coaches and referees during games at all levels. We want to ensure that games are fair, positive and enjoyable experiences for all of the children and adults involved. This document explains the code of conduct we expect all coaches to follow.
January 01, 2020
The following volunteers must complete the required background checks defined below: Coaches, Directors, Board of Directors members and any other persons, volunteers or hired workers, who provide regular service to the league and/or have repetitive access to, or contact with players. All Volunteer Applications are strictly confidential. A "New Volunteer" or "Returning Volunteer" form must be submitted every year as well. The league "Volunteer" form as well as all PA State Background Checks must be performed and submitted before the start of the season.
January 01, 2020
Lightning Safety
Lightning strikes the United States about 25 million times a year. Although most lightning occurs in the summer, people can be struck at any time of year. Let's all be prepared as coaches and volunteers and understand the basic safety facts about lightning.
If thunder is heard or a lightning strike occurs, practice may be canceled. If an event occurs, there is a 30 minute timer that goes into effect. Play cannot resume for at least 30 minutes. When the next event occurs, the timer starts again at 30 minutes. The best policy is to cancel the game/practice at that point.
January 01, 2020
Concussion Fact Sheet
To help ensure the health and safety of young athletes, CDC developed the "HEADS UP Concussion in Youth Sports" initiative to offer information about concussions to coaches, parents, and athletes involved in youth sports. The HEADS UP initiative provides important information on preventing, recognizing, and responding to a concussion. Please review and/or print out the following fact sheets regarding concussions.