Coaches' Corner

Volunteer Form, Background Checks, SAFETY Certification

All prospective managers & coaches in FTLL MUST meet the following requirements:

  • Register their desire to Manage or Coach using our Online Registration System

  • Submit to a background check every 3 years and have a current ID badge

  • Must be Rutgers SAFETY certified

Starting with the Spring 2012 Season - Volunteer Forms are no longer needed - Perspective Managers/Coaches must register Online using the FTLL Online Registration System.

All of the information that in the past was provided on the LLB Volunteer form can be entered during online registration. During the registration process you will also acknowledge the Twp. Code of Conduct & volunteer requirements of the FTLL. Selected Managers/Coaches will be notified when the divisions are set. This is usually in January.

Background Check Process (UPDATED 9/7/11)

If you plan to manage, coach, or assist in a way where you work directly with the players, you MUST submit to a background check, which includes being fingerprinted.  The background check process must be done every 3 years.

Follow these steps to go through the background check process

  1. Contact Vera at the FT Recreation Dept. 732-294-2196 for a copy of the background check form. There is a new process in place which eliminates the fee for the check if we use a special form that Vera can provide to you. You must use that form as we will no longer reimburse you. Fill out a copy of the Background Check Form.  Read and follow the instructions on the background check form when filling out
  2. Make an appointment with Sagem Morpho, Inc. to arrange for fingerprinting.  Go to https://www.bioapplicant.com and follow the instructions on the website under New Applicants (Click the Start Here button at the bottom of the page to start the process). When filling out the information on the website, use the information from boxes 1-8 on the above mentioned background check form
  3. IMPORTANT: Remember to bring your filled out background check form to the fingerprinting appointment
  4. Once you have been fingerprinted, please return the application & receipt to Vera. It will take 1-2 weeks for the process to be completed.  Only accepted background checks will be returned to the Freehold Township Recreation Department.  The FTLL League Secretary will then be notified of those that have passed the background check process.  The FTLL League Secretary will in turn notify those that have passed and provide further instructions on how to obtain an ID badge.  This badge must be worn at all times during games AND practices.

    IMPORTANT NOTES on background checks:
  • The background check form is to be turned into Sagem Morpho when you go to get fingerprinted.  It is NOT to be turned into FTLL.
  • If we receive an online request for you to manage/coach, it's assumed that you will setup an appointment to be fingerprinted or already have a current ID card that's not older than 3 years.  YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE YOUR DESIRE TO VOLUNTEER OR WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO NOTIFY YOU OF A COMPLETED BACKGROUND CHECK
  • If you've undergone a background check and received an ID card in Freehold Township within the last 2 years then you do not need to go through this process this year.
  • If you use the form provided directly by the Recreation Dept. you will not need to pay for the fingerprinting.
  • BE SURE TO WEAR YOUR ID BADGE DURING ALL GAMES AND PRACTICES
  • If you fail the background check, you will be notified directly by the Recreation Dept.  The Freehold Township Little League will receive notification of those that have failed a background check but will not be provided with the details. All appeals must be directed to the Twp. Rec. Dept.

Rutgers SAFETY certification

  • If you've taken the Rutgers SAFETY Clinic in the past, then you have met the NJ state standard for partial civil immunity protection and do not need to take it again.  FTLL will be hosting a preseason meeting which is mandatory for all managers.  Assistant coaches are encouraged to attend the meeting as well.

  • For information on upcoming SAFTEY courses, you can find the upcoming schedule of sessions by going to www.youthsports.rutgers.edu and clicking on the "S.A.F.E.T.Y. Clinic Schedule" link

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