Head Coach, Varsity Football (2026-2027)

School District of Indian River County; Sebastian (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

School District of Indian River County in Sebastian, FL, seeks individuals for Head Coach, Varsity Football (2026-2027), focused on athletic coaching certification pathways to qualify for employment. The role involves pursuing required state credentials and participating in the district's employment process.

Candidates must obtain the Florida Athletic Coaching Certificate (Three-Year or Five-Year), complete FDLE/FBI fingerprinting, and hold CPR/AED and First Aid certifications; orientation and

Qualifications

• Must hold Florida Educator's Certificate or obtain Florida Athletic Coaching Certificate (Three-Year or Five-Year).
• Approval for volunteering and fingerprinting through FDLE and FBI is required.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications must be current.

Job description

Head Coach, Varsity Football (2026-2027) JobID: 10150

Position Type: Athletics/Substitute/Misc./ Coaching

Date Posted: 10/13/2026

Location: Sebastian River High 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:
• o Three (3) semester hours in Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries and the effects and dangers of drug use, including performance-enhancing drugs.
• o Three (3) semester hours in coaching theory.
• o Three (3) semester hours in theory and practice of coaching a specific sport.
• o A valid CPR certificate from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• o 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: