Head Coach, Track (2026-2027)

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

Job summary

The School District of Indian River County is outlining the path to become an Athletic Coach. Start by obtaining a Florida Department of Education Athletic Coaching Certification and then apply through the district's website.

Final employment requires HR clearance and orientation, paid at the time of service. Certification options include a Three-Year or Five-Year Athletic Coaching Certificate with required coursework, CPR/AED, First Aid, and fingerprinting through FDLE/FBI.

Qualifications

• Submit Florida Coaching Certification for athletics.
• Be prepared to obtain required Florida certificates.
• Fingerprinting through FDLE/FBI after acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Complete Florida Athletic Coaching Certification requirements.
• Undergo district orientation after offer and HR clearance.
• Maintain CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.

Skills

Athletic coaching

First Aid

CPR/AED certified

Education

Three-Year Athletic Coaching Certificate

Five-Year Athletic Coaching Certificate

Job description

• Position Type:

  Athletics/Substitute/Misc./ Coaching

• Date Posted:

  7/8/2026

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.

For additional information about coursework or certifications:

Postings current as of 8/29/2026 1:10:40 PM CST.

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