BASKETBALL AC/GIR
Applicants are required to have a completed online application with the required uploaded documents.
- Must be 21 years of age.
- High School Diploma or GED (minimum requirement).
- 1 Reference Letter (this does not apply to current CCPS staff).
- Current Florida Educator Certification or Athletic Coaching Certification is required. NOTE: Coaches who hold current teaching certification do not need to obtain athletic coaching certification.
- Basic Life Support Program (First Aid, CPR and AED).
More information about Athletic Coaching Certification can be found at: https://www.collierschools.com/Page/1112.
The Florida Department of Education issues two types of Athletic Coaching Certificates:
- 3-Year Temporary Certificate (Issued ONLY to give a coach the opportunity to complete the requirements for the 5-Year Certificate. It is NOT renewable.)
- 5-Year Athletic Coaching Certificate
WHO NEEDS IT?
- Coaches who are paid a supplement from the school District but DO NOT hold a Temporary or Professional Educator Certificate.
- Volunteer Coaches who are employees of the Collier County Public Schools, but do not hold a Temporary or Professional Educator’s Certification
For information on the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse click the following link:
Collier County Public Schools