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Coaching Application
A coaching application must be completed by all coaches, paid or volunteer.

Coaching Certification Requirements
All coaches, paid or volunteer, must meet the following requirements:

Certified CPR Training*
- Must update every two years
Certified First Aid Training*
- Must update every three years
Certified Concussion Training*
- Must update every year
Attend Child Abuse Identification workshop
- online courses
Attend School Violence Prevention and Intervention workshop
- Courses offered
Attend DASA Training
- Courses
Complete a fingerprint clearance
Coaching License**
- Will need to renew - additional steps will be required to renew
- Must be in every sport you are coaching
- http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/coaching-apply.html

*The athletic department facilitates CPR and First Aid Training for new and returning coaches.
** Certified New York State teachers, school leaders, or Pupil Personnel Service providers do not need to apply for a license

Additional Certification Requirements
Before starting the third year of coaching or for 3rd renewal and up, coaches will need to meet the following requirements.