Head Coach, Soccer (2025-2026)

Position Type :

Athletics / Activities / Coaching

Date Posted : 6 / 18 / 2025

Location : Gifford Middle

Fingerprinting - $82.00

Workplace screening - $31.00

Athletic Coaching Guidelines.pdf

SDIRC Steps to Employment as an Athletic Coach

• Apply for Athletic Coaching Certification atwww.fldoe.org / edcert / apply.asp
• Apply for employment on the school district's website : www.indianriverschools.org / employment
• Wait to be contacted by Human Resources to schedule orientation session. This only occurs once an offer of

employment is extended and accepted.

Orientation includes the following fees :

TOTAL : $113.00, made payable to SDIRC by check or money order only

Once all requirements are met, the coach's name will be submitted to the School Board for approval. The coach may

not work with students until the approval process is completed.

thletic Coaching Certification :

All coaches who do not hold a valid Florida Educator's Certificate must hold either a three-year or five-year Florida

Athletic Coaching Certificate.

T h r e e-year Athletic Coaching Certificate :

Only

one

three-year, nonrenewable certificate covering Athletic Coaching may be issued to an individual who :

an offer of employment is made and accepted.

Five-year Athletic Coaching Certificate :

A certificate valid for five years covering Athletic Coaching may be issued to an individual who :

following requirements :

o Three (3) semester hours in care and prevention of athletic injuries and the effects and dangers of

drug use including performance enhancing drugs,

o Three (3) semester hours in coaching theory,

o Three (3) semester hours in theory and practice of coaching a specific sport, and

o A valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate issued by the American Heart Association or the

American Red Cross.

The course requirements may be met through college coursework or through the Athletic Coaching

Endorsement program approved through the School District of Indian River County's Master Inservice Plan.

For information regarding the coursework, please contact Professional Development at (772) 564-3032.

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