The AYSO volunteer position of Regional Commissioner is intended to have the responsibility and the authority to manage the day-to-day business of the Region as described in Article III of the Standard Regional Guidelines within the framework of the AYSO operation regulations.

The Regional Commissioner is expected to perform their duties consistent with the directions as detailed in the training, certification, and continuing education provided by AYSO for this position including:

• Support the AYSO Vision, Mission and National Programs in both specifics and spirit.
• Collect and disburse fees in a fiscally responsible manner, maintain records and submit reports as required by the National Office.
• Appoint, at a minimum, a CVPA, a Treasurer, a Registrar, a Safety Director, a Regional Coach Administrator, and a Regional Referee Administrator.
• Publish Regional guidelines for the operation of AYSO within the Region which conforms to all provisions of the Standard Regional Guidelines.
• Comply with the Soccer Accident Insurance plan and submit insurance claims according to current procedures.
• Budget for and participate at AYSO’s annual business meeting, the National Annual General Meeting (NAGM).
• Oversee dispute resolution within the Region pursuant to Article Nine of the guidelines and AYSO operating regulations.
• Maintain oversight of the Regional Treasury by reviewing Region cancelled checks, bank statements, and NAP reports.
• Preside at all Regional Board Meetings.
• Attend (or delegate) at least one Area meeting or Area conference call annually.
• Maintain close liaison with the Area Director and Section Director.

• Annually submit an AYSO Volunteer Application form.
• Pass the AYSO screening and background check.
• Have good management, administrative and communication skills.
• Know the AYSO Vision, Mission and structure.

While performing as the Regional Commissioner, the volunteer is:

1. Subject to the bylaws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines of AYSO.
2. Under the overall authority of and directly supervised by the Area Director.
3. Required to maintain the recommended adult to child supervision ratio of 1:8 or less.

• Orientation by the Area Director
• Systems Training (3 hours)
• AYSO’s Safe Haven (2 hours)
• Regional Commissioner and Board Member Orientation (3 hours)
• Regional Commissioner Training (20 hours)
• Introductory Management Training (4 ½ hours)
• Dispute Resolution/Due Process (2 ½ hours)

• Regularly scheduled and duly approved inside or outside AYSO activities.
• Independent work at home alone, in committees of adults, or in a properly supervised situation with children.