Coaching Certification

Please note: all non-teacher coaches MUST have a valid license as per New York State coaching regulations. If you are a non-teacher coach, please review the forms and information below and direct your questions or correspondence to your Athletic Director’s office. 

All applications for coaching licenses are exclusively processed via the TEACH ONLINE website. Please continue to check this page for the most updated information regarding this State-mandated initiative.

REQUIREMENTS / APPLICATION PROCESS

Pathways I and II

Pathway Comparison – annual requirements for coaching certification for each pathway

Pathway I Cover Sheet – must accompany backup paperwork

Pathway II (NFHS) Cover Sheet – must accompany backup paperwork

NFHS Internship Evaluation Form

NFHS Internship Verification Form

State Evaluation Form

 

Application information – apply via the TEACH ONLINE website

Directions – Step-by-step instructions for navigating the online application.

Course Equivalent Application – print and complete; send to NYS for evaluation

Extension for Coaching Course Requirements Application – print and complete; send to NYS for evaluation

CPR/FIRST AID / COACHING COURSES / STATE MANDATED WORKSHOPS

CPR and First Aid courses

Nassau BOCES CPR/First Aid Courses

State-approved CPR/First Aid courses for coaching certification (Updated 4/2023)

American Red Cross Course Verification Form *must accompany all American Red Cross course certificates

 
Coaching Courses

NFHS Coaching Courses (Pathway II)

Customizable Professional Development: Coaching Courses (Pathway I)

State-approved providers of Coaching Courses

 
State-Mandated Workshops

Nassau BOCES: School Violence Prevention/Child Abuse/DASA workshops

Customizable Professional Development: School Violence Prevention/Child Abuse/DASA workshops

Fingerprinting (updated 8/2015, includes contact information for new vendor)

CONTACT

Other References
Coaching Presentation by Sec. VIII staff reviewing updated regulations and procedure (updated 8/2018)
 
Employment Opportunities
Open Positions (list of current coaching vacancies as reported by districts)
 
Contact:
Karen Wohlrab Wood
Section VIII Interscholastic Athletics
Nassau BOCES George Farber Admin. Center
71 Clinton Road
Garden City, NY 11530
Phone: (516) 396-2508
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