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Youth Activity Directors and Sponsors are responsible for the safety of the workers and participants for the duration of the Youth Activity. They are responsible for the behavior of the Activity Workers and adherence to this and all applicable University policies. The programs must meet the following requirements: | Youth Activity Directors and Sponsors are responsible for the safety of the workers and participants for the duration of the Youth Activity. They are responsible for the behavior of the Activity Workers and adherence to this and all applicable University policies. The programs must meet the following requirements: | ||
#All activities will comply with UNMC’s Youth Activity Safety Policy. Activity Directors may request modifications to the policy, but modifications must be approved by UNMC’s Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance or their designee. | #All activities will comply with UNMC’s Youth Activity Safety Policy. Activity Directors may request modifications to the policy, but modifications must be approved by UNMC’s Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance or their designee. | ||
#All Activities must comply with UNMC [ | #All Activities must comply with UNMC [http://wiki.unmc.edu/Policies_and_Procedures Policies & Procedures] including weapons, drug and alcohol policies. | ||
#All Activity Contracts must be approved by UNMC’s Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance or their designee. | #All Activity Contracts must be approved by UNMC’s Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance or their designee. | ||
#It is the responsibility of the Activity Director to ensure all Activity Workers have received a copy (electronic or paper) of the [http://info.unmc.edu/safety | #It is the responsibility of the Activity Director to ensure all Activity Workers have received a copy (electronic or paper) of the [http://info.unmc.edu/media/safety/Activity_Worker_Guidelines.pdf Activity Worker Guidelines]. Revisions to this form are not allowed. Parents/Guardians must receive the [http://info.unmc.edu/media/safety/Parent_Guardian_Info.pdf Parent/Guardian Information form] approved by the UNMC Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance or their designee. | ||
#Activity Workers and Activity Support Staff must successfully pass a Sex Offender Registry Check for the state(s) in which they currently reside. No Activity Worker or Activity Support Staff can be listed on any Sex Offender Registry. Sex Offender Registry Checks must be conducted at least annually. The sponsor is responsible for ensuring the checks are completed. Activity Directors must maintain an updated list of Activity Workers and Activity Support Staff noting the date that the Sex Offender Registry Checks were completed. These checks are free. | #Activity Workers and Activity Support Staff must successfully pass a Sex Offender Registry Check for the state(s) in which they currently reside. No Activity Worker or Activity Support Staff can be listed on any Sex Offender Registry. Sex Offender Registry Checks must be conducted at least annually. The sponsor is responsible for ensuring the checks are completed. Activity Directors must maintain an updated list of Activity Workers and Activity Support Staff noting the date that the Sex Offender Registry Checks were completed. These checks are free. | ||
#*[http://www.nsp.state.ne.us/sor/find.cfm Nebraska Sex Offender Registry] | #*[http://www.nsp.state.ne.us/sor/find.cfm Nebraska Sex Offender Registry] | ||
#*[http://www.nsopw.gov/core/Portal.aspx National Sex Offender Public website ] | #*[http://www.nsopw.gov/core/Portal.aspx National Sex Offender Public website ] | ||
#All Activities must have or arrange for access to individuals that are certified in Adult & Youth CPR and First Aid within reasonable proximity to the Activity in case of an emergency. Individuals may be on staff such as trainers, nurses, or trained staff or activities may arrange for pre-determined access to medical facilities. In the case of an emergency or accident involving youth, parents/guardians will be notified, following notification of the appropriate emergency personnel. | #All Activities must have or arrange for access to individuals that are certified in Adult & Youth CPR and First Aid within reasonable proximity to the Activity in case of an emergency. Individuals may be on staff such as trainers, nurses, or trained staff or activities may arrange for pre-determined access to medical facilities. In the case of an emergency or accident involving youth, parents/guardians will be notified, following notification of the appropriate emergency personnel. | ||
==Activity Worker and Activity Support Staff Eligibility== | ==Activity Worker and Activity Support Staff Eligibility== | ||
The sponsor hosting the activity is responsible for checking that an Activity Worker or Activity Support Staff does not have a relevant criminal background. Options may include a question on an activity application or a criminal history background check. The following convictions, regardless of when the conviction occurred, will render the Activity Worker or Activity Support Staff ineligible for participation: | The sponsor hosting the activity is responsible for checking that an Activity Worker or Activity Support Staff does not have a relevant criminal background. Options may include a question on an activity application or a criminal history background check. The following convictions, regardless of when the conviction occurred, will render the Activity Worker or Activity Support Staff ineligible for participation: | ||