Special Notes 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: 1. 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.) 2. 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.