Head Coach, Baseball (2026-2027)

School District of Indian River County; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The School District of Indian River County is seeking candidates to apply for the position of Athletic Coach at Rosewood Magnet School. Candidates must submit an application for an Athletic Coaching Certification and complete required orientation.

To qualify, individuals must have a Three-Year or Five-Year Florida Athletic Coaching Certificate. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with certification requirements and participating actively in coaching and student-athlete supervision.

Qualifications

• Must obtain either a Three-Year or Five-Year Florida Athletic Coaching Certificate.
• Must have CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Must complete fingerprinting and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Submit application for Athletic Coaching Certification.
• Fulfill requirements for certification and coaching position.
• Attend orientation post acceptance of employment offer.

Skills

Knowledge of athletic injuries

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Coaching theory

Knowledge of specific sport coaching

Education

Three-Year or Five-Year Florida Athletic Coaching Certificate

Job description

• Position Type: Athletics/Substitute/Misc./ Coaching
• Date Posted: 5/28/2026
• Location: Rosewood Magnet School

SDIRC Steps to Employment as an Athletic Coach

1. Submit your application for an Athletic Coaching Certification with the Florida Department of Education.

2. Apply to become an Athletic Coach through the district's website.

3. Wait to be contacted by Human Resources to schedule your orientation appointment. This only occurs once an offer of employment is extended and accepted.

Orientation includes the following fee:

Payable by credit or debit card only at time of service using Visa, Mastercard or American Express. Discover is not accepted.

Please note: You may not begin employment until the orientation is complete and Human Resources has given final clearance.

Athletic Coaching Certification

All coaches who do not hold a valid Florida Educator's Certificate are required to obtain either a Three-Year or Five-Year Florida Athletic Coaching Certificate.

Three-Year Athletic Coaching Certificate

A one-time, nonrenewable three-year certificate in Athletic Coaching may be issued to an individual who:

• Has been approved to volunteer and completes fingerprinting through the FDLE and FBI after being accepted for a coaching role.

Five-year Athletic Coaching Certificate

A five-year certificate in Athletic Coaching may be issued to an individual who:

• Meets the specialization requirements for the Athletic Coaching Endorsement (Rule 6A-4.0282), which include:

• Three (3) semester hours in Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries and the effects and dangers of drug use, including performance‑enhancing drugs.
• Three (3) semester hours in coaching theory.
• Three (3) semester hours in theory and practice of coaching a specific sport.
• A valid CPR certificate from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• First Aid certification, including training in the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

• Has been approved for employment and completed fingerprinting (FDLE/FBI), with results no older than one year.

Coursework Options

The course requirements may be met through college coursework or the Human Kinetics Athletic Coaching Endorsement program, which is approved under the School District of Indian River County's Master Inservice Plan.