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/