REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A CERTIFIED COACH IN ORADELL PROGRAMS:

As per town ordinance:

1. You must have an official, unexpired & government-issued photo identification. Examples: U.S. Passport, NJ driver’s license.
2. You must attend and complete the three hour nationally recognized Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. Clinic. Oradell will occasionally host free clinics or you can attend a virtual class. You can search for clinics here: https://youthsports.rutgers.edu/courses/
3. You must log onto “Community Pass”, and open an account. It is free, and doesn’t take long. This will be useful in many applications, such as when registering for item #2, above. Note: If it is anticipated that both a husband & wife will be coaching, you will each need to open an individual account for yourselves.
4. You need to attend (virtually) and complete a Concussion Awareness program. Upon completion, please print out your certification, so you can show it to the required Recreation officials, and/or League Presidents. Go to “NFHS Learn” and type "Concussion in Sports" in the search bar to find the free course.
5. Complete a state-issued Background check, which includes fingerprinting. Go to: http://uenroll.identogo.com.The website provides detailed scheduling instructions and a list of each unique service code. You’ll need a SERVICE CODE: 2F1J3Y AND THE “CONTRIBUTOR CASE #(aka, the Volunteer Registration #): B05003. (note: those are all zeros, not letter O’s)
6. Finally, you must legibly PRINT your name, sign & date the “Code of Conduct” form (download available below) after you have read it. Return it back to either the Recreation Director, or your appropriate League President.

Effective: September, 2021