Background Checks
The Youth Football and Cheer Federation requires all staff members/volunteers at the league-level and those for each organization to submit to mandatory background check.This includes team officers, football & cheer coaches, team moms, etc. Each red-flagged record will be reviewed in accordance with applicable federal and state laws in conjunction with Federation policies and standards.
Start the Process
Our background checks are executed through Protect Youth Sports through a secure, online, customized volunteer portal. There are sometimes issues where the payment screen does not display on phones and tablets.
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Protect Youth Sports is Accredited by the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS)
The NAPBS Background Screeners Credentialing Council (BSCC) has affirmed that Protect Youth Sports successfully proved compliance with the Background Screening Agency Accreditation Program (BSAAP) and is formally recognized as BSCC Accredited.
Accreditation assures that a program has met quality standards set by a particular profession. This accreditation signifies Protect Youth Sports' commitment to the background screening industry and its valued clients. What it means to you is that our background screening best practices, high principles for data integrity and commitment to excellence adhere to strict measures and operational guidelines.
The NAPBS Background Screeners Credentialing Council (BSCC) has affirmed that Protect Youth Sports successfully proved compliance with the Background Screening Agency Accreditation Program (BSAAP) and is formally recognized as BSCC Accredited.
Accreditation assures that a program has met quality standards set by a particular profession. This accreditation signifies Protect Youth Sports' commitment to the background screening industry and its valued clients. What it means to you is that our background screening best practices, high principles for data integrity and commitment to excellence adhere to strict measures and operational guidelines.