Head Coach, Varsity Football (2026-2027)

School-District-of-Indian-River-County; Sebastian (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

School District of Indian River County is seeking a Head Coach for Varsity Football (2026-2027) at Sebastian River High School. The role requires pursuing Athletic Coaching Certification through the Florida Department of Education, plus FDLE/FBI fingerprinting and HR clearance before starting.

The district outlines the certification paths (Three-Year or Five-Year) and coursework, with orientation and employment steps to follow for candidates.

Qualifications

• Must obtain a Florida Athletic Coaching Certification (Three-Year or Five-Year).
• Must pass FDLE/FBI fingerprinting and clearance prior to employment.
• Orientation with Human Resources is required after offer and before start.

Skills

Coaching Certification

Education

Florida Educator's Certificate

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

AED Training

Tools

FDLE/FBI Fingerprinting

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - School District of Indian River County

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:

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