All Coaches must attend the Rutgers Safety Course and be Fingerprinted by the state. Fingerprinting must be done every 5 years.
Fingerprinting:
This is run by the state. Fingerprinting must be done every 5 years. All Coaches who have not been fingerprinted for Readington Recreation in the past or who were fingerprinted more than 5 years ago, must complete this process prior to September 15th or you will not be allowed to coach.
Please click here for information about how to make a fingerprinting appointment. You must follow all of the instructions, especially the part about obtaining and bringing the coupon code to your appointment, you will not be reimbursed if you pay out of pocket.
If you do not complete the fingerprinting process by September 15th, you will be prohibited from being on the field or sideline during games or practices.
Rutgers Class:
It is free for all Readington coaches so no reimbursement needed. Register at www.ReadingtonRecreation.org . Log into your account or create one. Go to PROGRAM page and then to "Classes & Sports Clinics Adults" to find the Rutgers class. Register for the one with no fee.
If you cannot attend any of them on the Readington Rec site check this link for one near you. You will need to contact whoever is running it, sign up and pay for it. Readington Rec will reimburse you for attending a Rutgers Safety Class outside of Readington. Keep all of your receipts and bring them to the rec department.
Coaches: Once you have taken the Rutgers Youth Safety Course you may submit your receipt(s) to the Readington Recreation office for reimbursement.
Receipts should be submitted by September 30th for payment in October.
If you have questions you may contact the Readington Recreation Office at:
908-534-9752
Lisa [email protected]
Gabrielle [email protected]