Head Coach, Girls Basketball (2026-2027)

School District of Indian River County; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

School District of Indian River County seeks a Head Coach for Girls Basketball (2026-2027) at Rosewood Magnet School. The position requires athletic coaching certification; applicants without a Florida Educator's Certificate must obtain a Three-Year or Five-Year Florida Athletic Coaching Certificate.

Fingerprinting and approved volunteer status are part of the process. Applicants must meet endorsement requirements including coursework in care and prevention of athletic injuries, coaching theory,

Qualifications

• Athletic Coaching Certification required unless holding Florida Educator's Certificate.
• Three-Year certificate requires fingerprinting via FDLE/FBI and approval to volunteer.
• Five-Year certificate requires Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries, coaching theory, and sport-specific coaching coursework; CPR and AED training.
• FDLE/FBI fingerprint results must be no older than one year.

Skills

Athletic coaching certification

Education

Three-Year Athletic Coaching Certificate

Five-Year Athletic Coaching Certificate

CPR certification (American Heart Association/American Red Cross)

First Aid certification with AED

Job description

Head Coach, Girls Basketball (2026-2027) JobID: 10036

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Substitute/Misc./ Coaching
• Date Posted:
  8/14/2026
• Location:
  Rosewood Magnet School

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.

For additional information about coursework or certifications: