St. Johns County Parks and Recreation

Background Check Procedures for CAA Soccer Coaches and Adult Assistants 

2011-2012 Season 

1. All coaches/assistants must complete a background check through the St. John’s County Parks and Recreation department. This must be done by all new coaches/assistants/trainers and returning coaches/assistants/trainers. This is an annual process which is required by St. Johns County.

**To access the paperwork for this important procedure click here to open the pdf file:  Print paperwork and complete pages 5-7 and personally submit to St. Johns County via one of the following options:

A.  Please proceed to the county office located above the concession stand during the hours of Monday -  Friday  10am – 2pm.  Any questions about this process can be directed to Allan Wages at 904-209-0384.

Or

B.  Bring completed paperwork with you to the preseason coaches meeting designated for your team’s age group.  Submit the paperwork to the St. Johns County representative at this meeting

Please note:  processing time for this years badge program will take longer than in past years.  Plan accordingly!

2. All coaches are required to have a 2011 Badge. If you are wearing a badge that is dated 2010, yours has expired. Please follow the instructions below to update your badge, or, if you are new you must apply for a new badge.

3. All Coaches, Assistants, Trainers and Parents that will be working with the children must have a 2011 badge by 8/1/2010. Badges will be worn in plain sight at all times during practices, games and by anyone who might be working with your team even if it is on a temporary basis.

4. If you fail to wear your badge the following steps will be taken:

a. First Offense you will be sent off the field and name recorded
b. Second Offense you will be suspended for one week
c. Third Offense you will be suspended for the rest of the season and reported to the CAA Board of Directors for disciplinary action.

Please help us to keep our children safe by following the steps above. If you have any questions please E-mail our safety director at caasoccersafety@yahoo.com or contact the county directly at the number below.

Times for badges
Monday through Friday 10am to 2pm
Veterans Park
1332 CR 223
Jacksonville, 32259
(904) 209-0386
Office is located above the concession stand

Effective January 1, 2008, due to the cost of badges, the St. Johns County is charging $10.00 per badge for replacement of that badge.
Betsy Clarkson
Superintendent of Recreation
St. Johns County Recreation and Parks Department
Office: (904) 209-0333