Coaching Certification

Please note: all non-teacher coaches MUST have a valid license as per New York State coaching regulations. If you are a non-teacher coach, please review the forms and information below and direct your questions or correspondence to your Athletic Director’s office. 

All applications for coaching licenses are exclusively processed via the TEACH ONLINE website. Please continue to check this page for the most updated information regarding this State-mandated initiative.

REQUIREMENTS / APPLICATION PROCESS

Pathways I and II

Pathway Comparison – annual requirements for coaching certification for each pathway

Pathway I Cover Sheet

Pathway II (NFHS) Cover Sheet

NFHS Internship Evaluation Form

NFHS Internship Verification Form

Application information – apply via the TEACH ONLINE website

Directions – Step-by-step instructions for navigating the online application.

Application for Coaching Course Equivalent – online form; complete for review by NYSED. This replaces the paper form used previously.

Application for Coaching Course Extension – online form; complete for review by NYSED. This replaces the paper form used previously.

CPR/FIRST AID / COACHING COURSES / STATE MANDATED WORKSHOPS

CPR and First Aid courses

Nassau BOCES CPR/First Aid Courses Not currently being offered; please check back.

State-Mandated Workshops

Nassau BOCES: School Violence Prevention/Child Abuse/DASA workshops

Child Abuse workshop update (via Office of Children and Family Services) Must be taken by any coach who completed the initial workshop prior to 2024; check your TEACH account to ensure the new program has been taken.

Fingerprinting

Apply for fingerprint clearance through MorphoTrust at www.identogo.com using Service Code 14ZGQT. The cost is $102.50.

CONTACT

Other References
Coaching Presentation by Sec. VIII staff reviewing updated regulations and procedure (updated 8/2018)
 
Employment Opportunities
Open Positions (list of current coaching vacancies as reported by districts)
 
Contact:
Karen Wohlrab Wood
Section VIII Interscholastic Athletics
Nassau BOCES George Farber Admin. Center
71 Clinton Road
Garden City, NY 11530
Phone: (516) 396-2508