Head Coach, Softball (2026-2027)

School District of Indian River County; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The School District of Indian River County is seeking an individual for the Athletics / Substitute / Misc. / Coaching position located at Rosewood Magnet School. Candidates must hold a valid Florida Educator’s Certificate or obtain a Three-Year or Five-Year Florida Athletic Coaching Certificate.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with coaching certifications and maintaining safety standards, including CPR and First Aid training. Coursework options for certification are also available through approved programs under the school district's Master Inservice Plan.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Florida Educator’s Certificate.
• Must possess either a Three-Year or Five-Year Florida Athletic Coaching Certificate.
• Completion of fingerprinting with results no older than one year.

Education

Florida Educator’s Certificate

Three-Year or Five-Year Florida Athletic Coaching Certificate

Job description

Position: Athletics / Substitute / Misc. / Coaching

Location: Rosewood Magnet School

Date Posted: 5/28/2026

Qualification Requirements

• Must hold a valid Florida Educator’s Certificate. If lacking, the candidate must obtain either a Three-Year or Five-Year Florida Athletic Coaching Certificate.
• Three-Year Athletic Coaching Certificate: 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: Issued to an individual who meets the specialization requirements for the Athletic Coaching Endorsement (Rule 6A-4.0282), including:
  • Three semester hours in Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries and the effects and dangers of drug use, including performance‑enhancing drugs.
  • Three semester hours in coaching theory.
  • Three 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).
• All candidates must have 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.