BASEBALL AC

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.

For information on the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse click the following link: https://ahca.myflorida.com/health-quality-assurance/bureau-of-central-services/background-screening/