As an affiliate of New Jersey Youth Soccer (NJYS), WWPSA is required to participate in the NJYS KidSafe program. This program requires that WWPSA obtain relevant background information from all:

• Volunteer coaches
• Substitute coaches
• Professional Trainers
• Travel Team Managers
• Board of Directors

And any other adult who can expect to be alone with any registered player for any length of time (not to confused with parental responsibilities affecting their own child). There is no need to fill out a KidSafe application if you are volunteering for any volunteer activities not specifically noted above.

This information is reviewed by the KidSafe Coordinator and Background Check Committee and is kept on-file for three years after the seasonal year for which the form was completed. The WWPSA KidSafe Coordinator is responsible for safeguarding and reviewing this information and uses it to file an annual certification of compliance with NJYS.

In addition to the background information required by the KidSafe program, WWPSA performs criminal background checks through the National Center for Safety Initiatives ("NCSI") on all people whose roles are described above. WWPSA will submit the information collected through this process to NCSI so that they can perform the relevant background checks. All those filling a role described above must complete both the KidSafe questionnaire before they may assume their respective roles.

Due to the timing of when background checks are returned, any volunteer or paid assistant or trainer associated with a team function may perform their assigned roles with their teams until the background checks are returned to WWPSA. In the event that the background check fails, the WWPSA has the right to immediately remove the person from their assigned role.

These policies intend to protect the children and all others participating in WWPSA programs. We appreciate your compliance with our policies, and hope that you agree they are in the best interests of the entire association. Thank you for your cooperation and compliance with these policies.

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