BACKGROUND CHECK POLICY AND DISCLAIMER
Individuals interested in participating as a coach for Rancho Cordova Soccer Club or any event and season affiliated with Rancho Cordova Soccer Club must submit, complete, and clear a criminal background check. The background check must be completed before any engagement with players, parents or associated matters. The background check will be conducted by the Department of Justice (DOJ), and we do not store any of your personal identifying information. Rancho Cordova Soccer Club has the full authority to deny eligibility to potential coaches that may pose a threat to vulnerable subjects, such as children, game day officials, administrators, opposing players/coaches, and spectators, regardless of the results of the background check.
Potential Coaches are screened for the following:
- Crimes Against a Minor
- Screening includes but is not limited to crimes such as:
- Indecent solicitation of a child
- Abandon/Endangerment of a child
- Sexual abuse of a child
- Child molestation
- Child abuse
- Furnishing alcohol to a minor
- Sexual conduct with a minor
- Aggravated sexual abuse or assault of a child
- Indecency with a child
- Kidnapping
- Child Neglect
- Child Trafficking or Human Trafficking of any nature
- Use, Possession or Sale of a Controlled Substance
- Screening includes but is not limited to crimes such as:
- Possession
- Possession with intent to distribute
- Trafficking
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Drug Manufacturing and Cultivation
- Use or Threatened Use of Violence against a Person or Property
- Screening includes but is not limited to crimes such as:
- Murder
- Domestic Violence/Abuse
- Theft/Burglary/Armed Robbery/Larceny
- Breaking and Entering
- Assault (Simple and Aggravated)
- Disorderly conduct
- False imprisonment
- Escape from penitentiary
- Manslaughter
- Harassment/Stalking
- A Sexual Offense
- Screening includes but is not limited to crimes such as:
- Prostitution
- Rape
- Sexual Assault
- Solicitation
- Indecent Exposure
- Statutory Rape
- Child Pornography
- Pimping and Pandering
- Illegal Gambling or Financial Crimes
- Screening includes but is not limited to crimes such as:
- Embezzlement
- Fraud
- Identity Theft
Any crime that results in the eventual conviction of what was originally a Felony charge. That includes:
Felony-level crimes that were “plead down” or conviction of lesser level crimes due to acceptance of a plea bargain. Convictions for lesser level crimes that have been expunged from a record by successful completion of terms of probation.
DENIAL OF COACHING ELIGIBILITY: PROCESS AND PROCEDURE
If the background check reveals any Criminal History or Other Incidents, Rancho Cordova Soccer Club will be unable to offer a coaching position. Applicants will be informed in writing within 15 calendar days of receipt of the background check results. All applicants have 15 days to respond to the findings via written correspondence to the Rancho Cordova Soccer Club Manager via email.
Crimes that violate the Rancho Cordova Soccer Club criteria for coaching eligibility include but are not limited to: