LUYAA Background Checks
for Volunteers

Frequently Asked Questions.

1. Who must complete a background check?
All LUYAA Board of Directors, Commissioners, League Coordinators, Head & Assistant Coaches, Team Moms, Fundraisers Coordinators, & Concessions Coordinators.  At this time, background checks must be re-submitted every 3 years.

2. How do I submit my information for the background check?
Volunteers must register into the database to be a Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Team Parent, Fundraising Coordinator, Concessions Coordinator, etc.   Click Here to register.   If this is the first time you have completed a background check with LUYAA, you will need to sign a paper form also.  You can download that form here.

3. Do I have to pay for this?
No, there is no charge to the volunteer at this time.

4. Is submitting my information online safe?
Yes, it is as safe as we can make it.  It is a "Secure" website, and the only person who can access your information, is the Security Company Agent, that will be doing the Background Checks.  LUYAA Board Members & Commissioners will not be able to access your Social Security number, but they will be able to lookup when and if the background check was approved.   They will need to be able to view that information so they can assign only coaches that have had their background checks done.

6. Why is this better than paper forms?
Well, for starters, there is a lot less data entry and errors and the submission process will go quicker.  Also many forms were being submitted to Coordinators, Commissioners, Board Members etc, and passed through several hands before reaching the President.  Taking registrations online eliminates the risk that the form will be lost or misplaced.

7. Who receives the acceptance/failure indications from the the Security Company?
At this time, the LUYAA President and Vice-President are notified of "failed" background checks.  There is no explanation as to why the applicant failed.  It either means that the applicant did not meet the criteria, or there was missing or incorrect information.  Click here for the Criteria.

8. What happens if I fail?
If your background check comes back as a failure, the LUYAA President will contact you, and provide you with contact information at the Security Company.  You will be responsible for contacting them to determine if more information is needed, or to determine why you failed.  The President will also notify the Sport Commissioner that you will be unable to coach until cleared by the Security Company.

9. I really don't want to do this or I have more questions before I do.  Who do I contact?
You may contact the LUYAA President and she will be glad to answer your questions.