New-to-AYSO-Volunteer Registration Process

📝 How to Register as a Volunteer (New or Returning)

Santa Monica AYSO is 100% volunteer-run — thank you for stepping up! Whether you’re coaching, refereeing, or helping in another role, all adult volunteers must complete registration each season.

⚠ Note: You must complete your volunteer registration before registering your child for the season.

🔄 Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. Log in to InLeague at inleague.ayso20.org
  2. From the left sidebar, click “Volunteer Registration”
  3. You’ll be prompted to Select a Registration Season — choose the current one (e.g. Fall 2025)
  4. You’ll be asked to Confirm Details
  5. Next select your Volunteer Preferences
    (Coach, Assistant Coach, Referee, Team Manager, Field Monitor, Division Commissioner, Event Volunteer etc.)
  6. Click “Submit Volunteer Preferences”
  7. You then have to acknowledge the electronically sign the agreements

🔐 Background Check (via AYSO/Sterling Volunteers)

Shortly after submitting, you’ll receive an email from AYSO/Sterling Volunteers with a link to complete your background check.

  • Check your junk/spam folder
  • You’ll be asked to create a secure account and provide personal info including your Social Security Number
  • You are not done until you confirm a $25 processing fee (select the option that says the Region will pay)

✅ You’ll receive a confirmation email from Sterling Volunteers when complete.