Duties and Responsibilities of Mandatory Regional Board Positions
Regional Commissioner (“RC”)
The RC, with the support and assistance of the Regional Board, shall have the responsibility and authority to conduct the day-to-day business affairs of the Region; guide the development of its future; and assure its compliance with AYSO’s Governing Documents.
Regional Treasurer
The AYSO volunteer position of Regional Treasurer shall have custody of all funds and securities, evidence of indebtedness and other valuable documents, and shall deposit funds and securities in the name and to the credit of the Region in a bank or depository. The Treasurer shall comply with AYSO’s Governing Documents, including but not be limited to the following obligations: the preparation and maintenance of the Region’s financial statements and their dissemination to the Region’s participants and the AYSO Office, the timely payment of all National Player Registration Fees, the full participation of the Region in the National Accounting Program, including Accounting Systems of record, the AYSO Policy on the Reimbursement of Expenses Incurred by the Region’s Members, proper bank account maintenance and AYSO’s Player Refund Policy.
Regional Risk Manager/Safety Director
The AYSO volunteer position of Regional Risk Manager/Safety Director shall be responsible for the overall aspects of the Region's safety plan including the safe condition of the Region's equipment, goals and fields and for ensuring that the Region's players, volunteers and parents are aware of AYSO's Soccer Accident Insurance (SAI), and AYSO's Incident Report Procedures. This position, together with the RC, is also responsible for implementing and monitoring AYSO's Severe Weather and Concussion Awareness Policies.
Regional Coach Administrator (“RCA”)
The AYSO volunteer position of RCA is responsible for implementing, monitoring and maintaining the AYSO National Coaching Program at all age levels within the Region, including program delivery, volunteer training and certification (AYSO’s Safe Haven, U.S. SafeSport and state required health and safety trainings), as well as staff development, communication and coordination.
Regional Referee Administrator (“RRA”)
The AYSO volunteer position of RRA is responsible for implementing, monitoring and maintaining the AYSO National Referee Program at all age levels within the Region, including the program delivery, volunteer training and certification (including AYSO’s Safe Haven, U.S. SafeSport and state required
health and safety trainings)), as well as staff development, communication and coordination.
Regional Registrar
The AYSO volunteer position of Regional Registrar is responsible for the planning and implementation of the annual registration of all players. The Regional Registrar shall comply with AYSO’s Governing Documents, including but not limited to: the registration of all players prior to the commencement of
the season and, as applicable, throughout the season, in accordance with the registration and application requirements and procedures of the Organization.
Regional Child & Volunteer Protection Advocate (“CVPA”)
The AYSO volunteer position of Regional CVPA is responsible for overseeing the Safe Haven Program within the Region. This includes working with the RC, RCA and RRA to ensure Safe Haven training and certification of all coaches, referees and other volunteers in the Region. The CVPA is also responsible for the screening and registration of all regional volunteers prior to the commencement of the season and, as applicable throughout the season, in accordance with the registration and application requirements and procedures of the Organization. Finally, the CVPA, together with the RC, is also responsible for the implementation and monitoring of AYSO's Code of Conduct Policy against Harassment, Abuse, or Violence.