Requirements for Coaches

REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A CERTIFIED COACH IN THE ORADELL RECREATION 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. It is free of charge. Oradell will occasionally host a clinic in town (fall or spring).
     
  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 find the free course: Concussion in Sports. 
  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