Parent Volunteering
Signing Up to Volunteer
What is required to be a Parent Volunteer?
Completed volunteer registrations for each age division you intend to help with - These are either Parent Assistant Coach registrations or Team Parent...
How do I sign up to be a Parent Assistant Coach/Team Parent?
You can sign up to volunteer while you are registering your child. During the registration process, select the appropriate program and role that you w...
How do I complete my background check?
All Parent Assistant Coach (PAC) and Team Parent registrations will be reviewed 90 days prior to a program's start date. Volunteers will be allocated ...
I volunteered last season — do I need to do a background check again?
Possibly — background checks must be renewed on a per-annual basis. Checks are valid for 12 months from the date of a favorable completion. If you’re ...
Volunteering FAQs
What is the role of a Team Parent?
A Team Parent is a vital link between their team, coaches, and parents. Their primary responsibilities include assisting with tracking game results, r...
What is the main role of the Parent Assistant Coach?
The main role of the parent coach is to assist the Student - Head Coach by knowing the Next Level rotation rules, assisting with proper rotations on g...
How many Parent Assistant Coaches can we have?
The number of parent assistant coaches varies by sport: Basketball: 1 parent assistant coach per team Flag Football: Up to 2 parent assistant coache...
Can a Parent Assistant Coach be the Offensive Coordinator?
No, the parent assistant coach not be the Offensive Coordinator. Many adult assistant coaches serve as the Defensive Coordinator along with their main...
Can the Parent Assistant Coach recommend plays or a playbook?
Yes, we support the Parent Assistant Coach working with the Student Head Coach on all aspects related to the team. A collaborative approach to play ca...
What happens if the Student Head Coach does not attend the practice and game?
In the event that a Student Head Coach does not attend the practice and game the Parent Assistant Coach will be asked to call offensive plays for that...
Background Check FAQs
Who requires a background check?
All Parent Assistant Coaches are required to complete and pass a background check due to their involvement and interaction in practices, games and cam...
How do I know I'm cleared?
Log in to your nextlevelsports.com account and look under the Volunteer tab — your compliance status is visible there in real time. Some checks ta...
What happens if a background is failed?
If a Parent Assistant Coach's background check returns as FAILED, we will provide notification as quickly as possible via email. In order to maintain ...
Who do I contact with other questions related to my background check?
Our safety team is here to help. Email us at safety@nextlevelsports.com for assistance with completing your background check.
Privacy & Security
Who is the service provider?
Our organization conducts background checks for all of our Parent Assistant Coaches using JDP. JDP is a top-tier enterprise screening provider that pr...
What type of background check is completed?
Next Level Sports uses JDPs Background Check Services to conduct the following searches on all of our Parent Assistant Coaches: Social Security Number...
Is my information secure?
Yes. Your information is protected, and sensitive data goes directly through JDP — not through Next Level Sports or shared systems.
Who sees my personal information?
Sensitive information (like your SSN and date of birth) is provided directly to JDP, the background check service provider. Next Level Sports never se...