This article explains how Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Volunteers manage their required Safety Requirements for PGA Jr. League participation.
What are Safety Requirements?
To participate in PGA Jr. League, all Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Volunteers must:
Complete and pass a Background Screen (BGS), and
Complete Abuse Prevention Systems (APS) Training
Important:
APS Training and Background Screening are valid for two (2) years and must be renewed upon expiration.
Why Safety Requirements matter
Your PGA Jr. League Programs will not be visible to consumers on PGAJrLeague.com until all required Safety Requirements are completed and approved.
How to access your Safety Requirements
Step 1: Log in to your dashboard
Sign in to your PGA Jr. League Dashboard.
Step 2: Open Coaching Requirements
Locate the tile labeled Coaching Requirements
Click Manage Requirements
Step 3: View requirement status
From this page, you can:
View the status of your Background Screen and APS Training
Complete any outstanding requirements
Access the Code of Conduct and Waiver for reference
How to complete your Background Screen
Step 1: Open Coaching Requirements
Click the Coaching Requirements tile in your dashboard.
Step 2: Locate Background Screen
Find the Background Screen section and click Manage.
Step 3: Submit your Background Screen
Background screening is hosted by NCSI (a SportsEngine company)
After requesting a screen, you’ll receive an email from NCSI with instructions to complete the process
Step 4: Wait for processing
Background Screens typically take 5–7 business days to process
For questions about the screening itself, contact NCSI Support at support@ncsisafe.com
Step 5: Return to your dashboard
After submitting your screen, return to your PGA Jr. League Dashboard to continue program setup.
How to complete APS Training
Step 1: Open Safety Requirements
Click the Safety Requirements (or Coaching Requirements) tile in your dashboard.
Step 2: Locate APS Training
Find the APS Training section and click Manage.
Step 3: Complete training
You’ll be redirected to AbusePreventionSystems.com
Complete the required training modules
Once completed, your status will update in your dashboard
If your requirements are still showing as incomplete
Confirm you have finished all required steps in the external system
Allow time for processing and status updates
Refresh your dashboard after completion
If your status does not update after 7 business days, contact PGA Jr. League Support through Intercom.
Video walkthrough
Text summary:
This video shows how to access Coaching Requirements, submit a Background Screen through NCSI, complete APS Training, and confirm requirement status in the dashboard.
Quick summary
Safety Requirements are mandatory for Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Volunteers
Requirements include a Background Screen and APS Training
Programs are hidden from PGAJrLeague.com until requirements are complete
Background Screens take 5–7 business days to process
APS Training is valid for two years