2.) Apply on the TEACH system for fingerprint clearance.
3.) Complete the workshops for "School Violence Prevention and Intervention" and "Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment" and "DASA (Dignity for All Students Act) located at the below link (Note: There may be other New York State approved providers that offer these courses. Check
here for additional provider details):
4.) Complete a Red Cross "First Aid For Coaches" course.
5.) Complete a New York State Approved AED / CPR course for coaches.
6.) Once 1 through 5 are completed above, apply on the TEACH system for a Temporary Coaches License (must be renewed yearly until Professional Coaching Certification is granted).
7.) Once you begin coaching, you must complete the following coaching courses. Information on these courses can be obtained by visiting:
http://www.flhsaa.org/coaching.cfm.
* Completion of “Philosophy, Principles and Organization of Athletics” within two years of initial appointment.
* Completion of “Health Sciences Applied to Coaching” within five years of initial appointment.
* Completion of “Theory and Techniques of Coaching” (sport specific) within five years of initial appointment.
Or the NFHS Route:
https://nfhslearn.com/home/coaches
* Fundamentals of Coaching
* First Aid, Health and Safety for Coaches
* Concussion in Sports
* Sport Specific Course
8.) Once coursework in #7 above is completed, and applicant has held a minimum of three Temporary Coaching Licenses in a specific sport, the coach is eligible to apply for Professional Coaching Certification through TEACH. Once Professional Certification has been issued, the coach will be given equal status with a certified teacher candidates for the purpose of appointment by the Board of Education. (Professional Certification is sport specific, valid for three years, and must be renewed after such time.)
