Spring Sports Head Coach — Certifications & Impact

Paterson Public Schools; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 2,500 - 4,500; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public Schools seeks coaches for the spring season. Applicants must hold NJ teaching or substitute credentials, be CPR/First Aid certified, and complete NFHS coaching courses. Availability is required daily during the season, and prior coaching is preferred but not mandatory.

New coaches must complete NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching once, plus annual refreshers for Concussion and Heat Illness Prevention. BeNice and Implicit Bias courses are also required.

Qualifications

• DOE certification requirements include NJ Teacher's Certification or NJ Instructional Substitute Credential.
• Proof of experience required for Substitute Certificate holder.
• Coaching experience preferred but not required.
• Must be available daily during the spring season.
• All coaches must hold a current adult CPR/AED and Basic First Aid Certification.
• All DOE-approved certifications are acceptable.
• NFHS coaching courses: Fundamentals of Coaching, Concussion, Heat Illness Prevention, Implicit Bias, BeNice.
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching is a one-time requirement for new coaches.
• NFHS Concussion in Sports Course, renewed annually.
• NFHS Heat Illness Prevention Course, renewed annually.
• NFHS Implicit Bias Course, one-time requirement.
• BeNice Program, one-time requirement.
• Pending budget availability.
• postings are open for ten consecutive days following the date posted or until filled.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Coaching availability

Education

New Jersey Teacher's Certification

New Jersey Instructional Substitute Credential (30 College Credits)

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Course

NFHS Concussion in Sports Course

NFHS Heat Illness Prevention Course

NFHS Implicit Bias Course

NFHS BeNice Program

Job description

Paterson Public Schools seeks coaches for the spring season. Applicants must hold NJ teaching or substitute credentials, be CPR/First Aid certified, and complete NFHS coaching courses. Availability is required daily during the season, and prior coaching is preferred but not mandatory.

New coaches must complete NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching once, plus annual refreshers for Concussion and Heat Illness Prevention. BeNice and Implicit Bias courses are also required.