Thank you for your willingness to coach or volunteer at San Jose Athletic Association.  We are an organization that is 100% run by volunteers, so we truly appreciate those willing to share this responsibility!

In order to ensure the safety and security of our players, there are a few key steps required prior to volunteering as a coach.  Please see below, and if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to [email protected] to discuss or receive more information.

Steps Required to Volunteer as a Coach at SJAA

1.  During the registration process for your player(s), register yourself as a volunteer (head coach, coach, team mom, etc.).  In the case of multiple players across various programs or divisions, this step must be completed for each team you wish to volunteer for.

2.  Prior to evaluations, head coaches for each team within each division will be determined.  Up to 3 assistant coaches will be selected from registered volunteers for each team and notified to confirm participation.  A maximum of 4 rostered coaches will be assigned to each team.  Coaches are requested to attend player evaluations in order to assist with drills, meet parents and players, and assess skill levels.

3.  After evaluations, teams will be formed.  Head coaches must confirm all 4 rostered coaches at the time the rosters are submitted and posted.  If a coach is not listed when the roster is submitted/posted, a uniform will not be ordered for him/her.

4.  System generated rosters will be used to pre-fill uniform order forms which will be provided to Head Coaches for completion by the communicated due date.  Order forms not received back by the uniform due date are not guaranteed to be delivered prior to the first game.  The cost for a uniform hat/jersey for a 4th coach must be turned in when the order is submitted.

5.  Coaches will receive an e-mail containing roster, uniform and background check deadlines, season calendar, concessions calendar, coaches meeting, and any other pertinent information for the upcoming season.

6.  A complete list of (up to) 4 rostered coaches per team will be provided to the COJ Parks and Recreation contact, Mike James, to confirm what is needed for each volunteer.  Coaches who have received a COJ badge within the prior year will be required to complete and return a continuous service form, while coaches who are new and/or have not received a badge within the prior year will be required to complete an initial in-person background check.  Forms needed for each option can be found under "Coaching Corner > Forms."  All coaches will be given a 2 week timeframe (between rosters posting and games starting) to complete the background/badge requirement.  

7.  Badges, uniforms, game balls, and seasonal raffle tickets will be delivered to the Head Coach of each team prior to the first game (in most cases).  Coach uniforms will be held for any coaches who have not completed his/her background requirements prior to uniform delivery.