Because there is no background check or other risk management requirement for support personnel, there are limitations regarding their involvement. They may:

• Assist the coaches by following the coaches’ instruction in practices and games

• Assist with practice drills

• Help with team equipment

• Help with administration such as coordinating snacks, scorekeeping, or other team-related events (as instructed by the head or assistant coach)

Admin Support personnel may not:

• Make coaching decisions during a game or practice. They must be instructed by a coach.

• Participate in a practice or game without a coach present

• Lead/coach a game or practice

*Admin Support personnel volunteering for the purpose of coordinating team communication must complete a volunteer registration and be assigned to the roster to gain access to the team email function.
Admin Support volunteers are helpers for the coaching staff. If a support person does not follow the guidelines set out for them or is not responsive to a coach’s request, there is no obligation for the coaching staff to continue to use that individual as an aide.

If any questions arise about a support volunteer, they should be directed to the program commissioner.