Background Screening Eligibility Standards

Dolphins Flag Football League appreciates the commitment of our volunteer coaches and staff. These requirements help us maintain a safe, respectful, and positive experience for every athlete and family in our program.

An individual may be deemed ineligible to serve as a coach, volunteer, or team staff member based on information discovered through the background screening process or other verified sources.

Screening decisions are based on NFL FLAG safety standards and may include the following automatic and potential disqualifying offenses.

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  • An individual may be automatically disqualified if a background search reveals a conviction, guilty plea, no contest plea, deferred adjudication, or qualifying charge involving:

    • Felony Offenses

    • Misdemeanor Offenses

    Additional automatic disqualifiers may include multiple alcohol- or drug-related offenses within the previous three years.

    Eligibility periods are calculated based on the offense disposition date.

    • Murder or homicide

    • Violent sex crimes, including rape or sexual assault

    • Sex crimes involving minors

    • Child abuse, neglect, or endangerment

    • Violent crimes involving weapons

    • Animal abuse

    • Drug-related crimes involving distribution, manufacturing, trafficking, intent to distribute, or sale within the previous seven years

    • Violent sex crimes

    • Sex crimes involving minors

    • Child abuse, neglect, or endangerment

    • Drug possession or use within the previous three years

    • Drug-related crimes involving distribution, manufacturing, trafficking, intent to distribute, or sale within the previous seven years

  • Additional offenses may result in review and possible disqualification, including:

    • Non-violent sex crimes

    • Crimes involving violence against another person

    • Felony offenses within the previous 10 years

    • Certain misdemeanor offenses involving violence within the previous five years

    • Animal abuse within the previous six years

    • Financial crimes, including fraud, forgery, or embezzlement within the previous six years

    • Multiple alcohol- or drug-related offenses

    • Multiple felony or misdemeanor offenses

    • Violations or charges related to the NFL FLAG Coach Code of Conduct

    • Violations of NFL FLAG rules, policies, or procedures

    • Civil judgments involving sexual or physical abuse

    • Court orders related to sexual or physical abuse

    • Termination of parental rights

    • Prior history of complaints involving sexual or physical abuse with another organization

    • Resignation, termination, or removal from a paid or volunteer position due to allegations of sexual or physical abuse