Complete Online Application  You will then click on the jobs tab, hit all jobs. ALL NEW JV, JV2, Var Assistant and Middle School Coaches need to apply to the, High School Assistant/Middle School Coach – Job # 28576. You will then create an account. This would also apply to coaches that are returning after a leave. 

This must be done prior to submitting your criminal history form and PIL scheduling an appointment on your behalf.

• Athletic Director informs District Office of a potential hire
• After DAO is informed an email will be sent to the potential new hire with the next steps. 
• Complete online certifications and classes listed and give certificates to your Athletic Director

All Coaches (Paid or Volunteer) are required to attend the Coaches meeting for their season: 
Spring 2026 – TBD

All coaches for a team, paid or volunteer, must be cleared prior to practice starting.

Paid coaches must complete all OSAA/PPS required trainings before pay is to begin. 

List of Required Trainings:
1.  NFHS Certification “The Fundamentals of Coaching” – https://nfhslearn.com/courses/fundamentals-of-coaching 
     Cost: $50    Certification lasts for: Life

OR

1. OSAA “Beyond the Scoreboard” – https://3dinstitute.com/product/osaa-beyond-the-scoreboard/
     Cost: $45 – Certification lasts for: Life

2. Steroid/Performance Enhancement Drug Training – https://nfhslearn.com/courses/appearance-and-performance-enhancing-drugs-and-substances  
     Cost: Free    Certification lasts for: Four Years

3. Heat Illness Training – https://nfhslearn.com/courses/heat-illness-prevention –
    Cost: Free    Certification lasts for: Two Years

4. Concussions in Sports – https://nfhslearn.com/courses/concussion-in-sports-2
    Cost: Free    Certification lasts for: One Year

5. Sudden Cardiac Arrest – https://nfhslearn.com/courses/sudden-cardiac-arrest
      Cost: Free Certification last for: One Year

6. OSAA Interrupting and Preventing Discriminatory Acts Training – https://www.osaa.org/training-courses/discriminatory-acts/index.html
     Cost: Free Certification lasts for: Life

7. PCA -Double-Goal Coach – Developing the Triple-Impact Competitor – https://positivecoach.org/ (please read the instructions thoroughly, and I have attached those below. There is a $30 coupon code for the course)

8. OSAA Spirit Safety – https://www.osaa.org/spirit-safety
     Cost : Free  Certification last for: One Year

9. First Aid/CPR- if you don’t currently have one and would like a suggestion please let me know. This is required for all paid coaches.

Youth Football ONLY – Football Tackling – https://nfhslearn.com/courses/football-tackling
Cost: Free Certification last for: One Year