New Volunteers: All Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Dugout Parents must be on the team roster, have a COJ Badge and complete the Sexual Abuse Class listed below.

• Please reach out to your League Director to have your name added to the list of New Badges
• Click on Abuse Link, complete course. Course is $10 at volunteers expense. Certificate is valid for 2 years.

Returning Volunteers: All returning volunteers must have a valid in year badge. (example: year is 2022, badge must say 2022)

• Those returning volunteers with a badge and the new year flips (example: badge states 2021, year is 2022), must complete and turn in a Badge Continuation Form. Please see below for form.

All Star Coaches: All Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches must have a valid in year badge and Abuse Certificate.

• Sexual Abuse class must be completed within 7 days of the team selection. Abuse Certificates are valid for 2 years from the date of completion.

Continuation Forms Due by or at the season coaches meeting.

Sexual Abuse Certificate are due 7 days prior to 1st game.

ALL Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Team Parent(s) must be listed on a Team Roster to apply for a COJ Volunteer Badge.

The City of Jacksonville and FCAA requires all Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Team Parent(s) to have a COJ Volunteer Badge each year. If you plan on coaching, being assistant coach and/or anticipate helping on the field during practice, in the dugout or on the field during the season you must be listed on a team's roster to receive a 2023 COJ Badge. Contact the COJ Parks and Recreation Department to schedule an appointment to apply for a badge. Badges will be picked up by the a FCAA representative and handed out. Once you receive your badge it must be worn at all times when interacting with players. 

If you have a badge from 2023 you will need to fill out a Continuation Form and return to the Athletic Director at least 3 weeks before the season begins. Click the link below to download the Continuation Form.

If you don't have a badge you need to send your name and team name to the Head Coach, as soon as possible. The info will be turned into the League Director. Your request for a badge will only be considered if it comes from a League Director. Your name will be placed on a list with the COJ which will allow you to make an appointment to receive a badge. If your name is not on the list you will not be allowed, by the COJ, to receive a badge.