Coaching a team in the St. Joesph Athletic Association is a privilege and a responsibility. Coahces will be assigned by the Director of that sport. Preferences will be given to coaches who have children who attend St. Joesph Parish School or St. Joesph Parish School of Religion. If there is no parishioner volunteer to coach, non-parishioners may be assigned. Coaches will be selected who will best represent our Mission Statement, ByLaws and the league rules of that sport. All coaches must: 

1. Attend Protecting God's Children Training Class
2. Agree with and sign the Code of Ethics form
3. Complete the Background Screening - Worker Registration form
4. Attend the Coaching to Make a Positive Difference Class (K-High School Head Coaches)
5. Every coach and every assistant coach needs to have a CYC card

Protecting God's Children

• This is a mandatory requirement for all head coaches, assistant coaches and parent volunteers. This is a one time only class.

Code of Ethical Conduct Form

• Head coaches and assistant coaches must sign and return the Commitment to Ethical Conduct form. This is the last page of the Code of Ethical Conduct for Clergy, Employees and Volunteers working with Minors form. Read the document, print the last page, sign it, date it, and send it to:

St. Joseph Parish Office
Attn: Maureen Heitmann
567 St Joseph Lane
Manchester Mo 63021

 Background Screening

• Head coaches and assistant coaches must complete and return to the St. Joseph Parish Office the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Family Care Safety Worker Registration form along with proof of their social security number (Copy of Social Security Card or Drivers License if it has your Social Security Number on it). You only need to submit the form one time.  However,we will request the background check every two years for as long as you are coaching at St. Joseph.  Drop it off at the Parish office or Send it to:

St. Joseph Parish Office
Attn: Maureen Heitmann
567 St Joseph Lane
Manchester Mo 63021

Coaching to Make a Positive Difference

• Head coaches of teams in Kindergarten through High School are required to attend the "Coaching to Make a Positive Difference" class. This class is a good introduction to coaching in general, practice organization and so forth. Attendance one time is good for life. This class is optional for assistant coaches.

CYC Card

• Every coach and every assistant coach needs to have a CYC card along with every player who is currently in 5th grade and up. Adults need a driver's license or passport, children need a birth certificate or baptismal certificate (must have birth date on it). These cards cost $3.00 for coaches and players. Coach's card never expires and players expire in 7 years.