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How to Become a Jr Wildcats Credentialed Volunteer

The high-level path from USA Wrestling account setup through Volunteer membership, background screening, SafeSport and club readiness.

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Use the Volunteer pathway when you are not a Wrestling Leader coach

  1. Create or sign in to your own account at USAWMembership.com.
  2. Make sure your personal profile is accurate and attached to your own account.
  3. When selecting the appropriate adult role/membership, choose the USA Wrestling Volunteer pathway rather than Wrestling Leader if you are serving as a qualifying non-coach volunteer.
  4. Complete the required background-screening process.
  5. Complete the SafeSport course assigned to you for the current cycle.
  6. Return to your USA Wrestling profile and verify that required items are reflected correctly.
  7. Provide confirmation to Jr Wildcats leadership when requested so the club can verify readiness.

Do not create coach status just to complete this process

You do not need an App_Coaches record or a Jr Wildcats coaching appointment merely to complete Volunteer credentialing. Board service, coaching and regular volunteer service are separate club relationships.

USA Wrestling's membership screens and labels can change. If the current screen differs from this article, use the live USA Wrestling membership system and its official help resources rather than forcing an outdated click path.