Child Safety & Pennsylvania Background Check Requirements
Jump Start Sports is committed to providing a safe, positive environment for all children. Protecting participants is a shared responsibility of every coach, staff member, and contractor.
Child abuse awareness
All staff are expected to:
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with children at all times
- Avoid one-on-one situations whenever possible
- Report any
suspected abuse or concerning behavior immediately to management
Pennsylvania law requires certain individuals working with children to report suspected child abuse. If something feels off, report it — do not investigate on your own.
Required Pennsylvania clearances
Anyone working with children may be required to obtain and maintain the following clearances, as applicable:
- Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
- FBI Fingerprint-Based Background Check (when required by law or role)
Clearances must be:
- Current and valid under Pennsylvania guidelines
- Submitted to management before working independently with children
- Renewed as required by the state or organization
Ongoing compliance
Failure to obtain or maintain required clearances may result in:
- Removal from scheduled programs
- Ineligibility to work with children
- Termination of contract or role
If you have questions about:
- Which clearances you need
- How to apply or renew
- Reporting concerns
Please contact management for guidance before starting or continuing work.
