SVHE Sports - Coach Application Form

Coach Application Form

All information provided is confidential and reviewed only by the Sport AD and Athletic Board.
Section 1 - Personal Information
Name

First NameLast Name
Home Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
example@example.com
Role applying for:
Sport applying to assist with:
Section 2 — SVHE Membership and Community Standing
Are you a current SVHE member?
If not a current member, describe your connection to the SVHE community or your SVHE sponsor:
How long have you been involved with the SVHE community?
Church name and role / involvement
Pastor or elder reference name
Pastor or elder reference email / phone number
Are you married?
Do you have children?
(These questions relate to the Established Adult Coach criteria in the Sports Operations Manual, Section 8.4. This standard is required for both head coaches and assistant coaches in opposite-sex coaching situations (Section 8.7.1). It does not apply to coaches working with a team of the same sex.)
Section 3 — Coaching and Sport Experience
Describe your experience playing this sport (leagues, levels, years):
Describe your experience coaching this sport (teams, ages, years, roles):
Describe any other relevant coaching, teaching, or youth leadership experience:
Have you previously coached or volunteered with SVHE sports?
If yes, sport(s) and season(s):
Section 4 — Family Relationship Disclosure
SVHE’s family relationship policy (Sports Governance Policy, Section 8) prohibits coaches from serving in a direct supervisory relationship with a spouse, anyone to whom they are engaged or in a committed romantic relationship with, or anyone they are pursuing a romantic relationship with. Please disclose any such relationships with others in the sports program.
Do you have a spouse, anyone to whom you are engaged or in a committed romantic relationship with, or anyone you are pursuing a romantic relationship with, who currently serves in any SVHE sports role (coach, Sport AD, board member, treasurer)?
If yes, describe the relationship and their role:
Do you have a child currently participating as a player in the SVHE sport you are applying to coach?
Note: Coaching your own child is permitted. This question is asked for transparency so the Sport AD is aware of the relationship at the start of the season.
Section 5 — Opposite-Sex Coaching Disclosure
SVHE’s opposite-sex coaching policy (Sports Operations Manual, Section 8.7) requires coaches working with players of the opposite sex to meet the Established Adult Coach criteria and comply with additional supervision requirements.
Are you applying to coach a team whose players are primarily of the opposite sex from you?
If yes, the following apply to your application:
- You must meet all six Established Adult Coach criteria listed in Section 8.4 of the Sports Operations Manual
- As head coach of an opposite-sex team, SVHE expects an assistant coach of the same sex as your players to be present at all practices, games, and team events. That assistant coach must themselves meet the Established Adult Coach definition in Section 8.4. If the assistant coach is unavailable for a given practice or event, all activity must be held in a fully open and observable setting consistent with Policy 6.2
- A head coach may never be alone with a single minor in any private or unobservable setting under any circumstances
Two-deep supervision is the standard for all SVHE activities; see Policy 6.2 for full details
Do you understand and agree to these requirements if applicable?
Section 6 — Character and Conduct Screening
These questions are required by SVHE’s Child Protection Policy. All answers are reviewed by the Sport AD and Athletic Board. False or incomplete answers are grounds for immediate disqualification.
Have you ever been convicted of, charged with, or are you currently under investigation for any criminal offense?
If yes, please describe:
Have you ever been the subject of a complaint, allegation, or investigation involving inappropriate conduct with a minor?
If yes, please describe:
Have you ever been removed from, asked to resign from, or denied a coaching or volunteer position in any youth sports, school, or church program?
If yes, please describe:
Section 7 — Recent Graduate Disclosure
SVHE’s recent graduate coaching guidelines (Sports Operations Manual, Section 8.5) apply to former SVHE players seeking a coaching role within one season of their graduation from SVHE sports.
Were you a player in SVHE sports within the past two seasons?
If yes — sport(s) played and last season as a player
Conflict history is a required part of the coach selection process. Before any appointment is confirmed, the head coach and Sport AD will review whether unresolved relational conflict exists between the candidate and any current player. Your honest answer below is part of that review.
Are you aware of any unresolved relational conflict between yourself and any current SVHE player in the sport you are applying to coach?
If yes, please describe:
Section 8 — Availability and Commitments
SVHE coaching roles are volunteer positions and we understand that our coaches have jobs, families, and other responsibilities. This section helps the Sport AD understand your general availability so we can plan effectively and set realistic expectations together.
Current employment: What is your current occupation and approximate weekly hours?
Schedule flexibility: Does your work schedule generally allow availability for practices and games throughout the season?
Comments:
Other commitments: Please describe any significant personal or family commitments during the season that may affect your availability — including caring for young children, a newborn, or other responsibilities worth noting.
Overall availability: Is there anything else that would affect your ability to serve in this role during the season?
Section 9 — References
Provide two references who can speak to your character, coaching ability, and suitability to work with youth. References may not be immediate family members. At least one reference should be your pastor or a church elder.
Reference 1

First NameLast Name
Relationship to You
Phone / Email
Reference 2

First NameLast Name
Relationship to You
Phone / Email
Applicant Agreement
By signing below, I certify that all information provided in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false or incomplete information is grounds for disqualification or removal. I agree to the following:
Applicant Signature
Date

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2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
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Coach Application Form

Section 1 - Personal Information

Section 2 — SVHE Membership and Community Standing

Section 3 — Coaching and Sport Experience

Section 4 — Family Relationship Disclosure

Section 5 — Opposite-Sex Coaching Disclosure

Section 6 — Character and Conduct Screening

Section 7 — Recent Graduate Disclosure

Section 8 — Availability and Commitments

Section 9 — References

Applicant Agreement