PYS Coaches

To sign up as a coach for a Pirate Youth Sports team, complete the tasks below.

Background Check

All PYS coaches are required to complete a background check. The background checks lasts for 2 years. At any time, PYS can run additional background checks if any concerns or issues arise (per the PYS Coach's Code of Conduct).

Mandatory Reporter Training

Any concerns about a child or youth's safety should be reported to the Statewide Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline immediately (1-844-CO-4-KIDS). If you witness a child in a life-threatening situation, call 911 immediately. 

All PYS volunteers are mandatory reporters. Mandatory reporters are professionals or volunteers who work with children and youth. They are required by law to report suspicion of child abuse and neglect. As a mandatory reporter, it's not your job to determine whether abuse occurred, but rather to report any suspicions you may have. Mandatory reporters are part of the safety net that protects children and youth. You have the ability to provide lifesaving help to child victims in our community. Because you're a mandatory reporter, 

Colorado law requires you to make a report if you suspect child abuse or neglect. If you suspect abuse or neglect has occurred and fail to make a report, you may be faced with fines and possibly jail time.

Heads Up! Concussion Training

Pirate Youth Sports follows the guidelines set by the CDC's Head's Up Concussion protocol. All coaches are required to take the free online course provided by the CDC to 

1) understand what a concussion is and the potential consequences of a concussion; 

2) be able to recognize concussion signs and symptoms and know how to report to them; 

3) learn the steps needed for the athlete to return to practice/games after a concussion; and 

4) learn steps to prevent and prepare for concussions in order to keep all of our athletes safe each season.

Completed Required Forms

Once all of the required tasks and forms have been completed, use the link below to submit the completed forms. If you have difficulty accessing this link, please contact the PYS Secretary at secretary@pirateyouthsports.com for support.

Document NameInstructionsLink
Background Check LinkIf you are ready to become a volunteer, please send your full name, date of birth, and address for a background check to secretary@pirateyouthsports.com or officers@pirateyouthsports.comPirate Youth Sports Website - Contact Information
Mandatory Reporter TrainingUse the link to complete the Mandatory Reporter Training Course. Upon completion of this course, provide the PYS Secretary with ther certificate for verification of completion.Mandatory Reporter Training Course
Heads Up! Concussion TrainingComplete the free CDC Heads Up Concussion training - click here Save a copy of the certificate of completion to your computer Complete the PYS Concussion Policy Registration - Save a copy of your certification because it will need to be uploaded to TeamSnap registration.Heads Up! Concussion Training
Completed Required FormsPlease upload all certificates, records of completion, and sign coaches code of conduct to this google formCompleted Required Forms