BACKGROUND SCREENING PROCESS

In order to be in compliance with the State of Pennsylvania, Bethel Church League, and Hillcrest Christian Academy Athletics, the following background screenings are required, and must be submitted via our online submission form. If you do not have, or do not submit all required clearance documents, you cannot be considered for a coaching assignment. This is a state law, and there are no exceptions.  The clearances are good for 60 months with the same organization before needing them renewed.

• Individuals, ages 18 and over wishing to volunteer must complete and pass the following background screenings (depending on the length of residency in the State of Pennsylvania)

1. The Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Check - No Charge as a volunteer

2. The Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance - No Charge as a volunteer

3. FBI Criminal Background Screening Check
    
    If the individual is receiving compensation or is a volunteer that has lived in the state of Pennsylvania less than 10 years they MUST also     have the FBI finger print screening.  - volunteer is responsible for cost if needed
     Register and pay for fingerprinting online at:  http://keepkidssafe.pa.gov/resources/clearances/index.htm

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    If the individual wishing to volunteer has lived in the State of Pennsylvania for 10 or more years the required affidavit must be completed.
    AFFIDAVIT - pdf