Coaching Credentials for Volunteer and/or Paid Coaches in Johnston
REQUIRED COACHING CREDENTIALS
All individuals who wish to coach at Johnston High School and/or Ferri Middle School require the following prior to their appointment and their assumption of coaching duties. This pertains to appointed positions as well as volunteers.
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Letter of application for the position
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Valid First Aid/CPR card (fee varies, depending on source)
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RI Coaching Certificate, obtained from the RI Department of Education (First Aid card is necessary prior to seeking this certificate)(fee = $100.00)
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National BCI (Background Criminal Investigation) Check, obtained from the Attorney Generals' Office in Providence (should be sent directly to Johnston Public Schools) (fee = $35.00)
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Concussion Course certificate (annually), obtained online from the National Federation of High Schools (http://www.nfhs.org) (free)
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Basic Coaching Course (with Rhode Island test) certificate, also obtained from the National Federation of High Schools website (see #4 above) (fee = $50.00)
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Athletic Experience resume' to include references and contact information
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Tuberculosis Test (TB) results, obtained from a physician
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Johnston Public Schools Application, obtained from the Superintendent's Office, 10 Memorial Avenue, Johnston, RI)
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A sport-specific coaching course may be available at www.nfhs.org. These courses are considered valuable credentials for any coach and are therefore recommended but not required (fee = $50.00).
All of the above information should be submitted to the Athletic Director, Johnston High School, 345 Cherry Hill Road, Johnston, RI 02919, who will then forward to the Superintendent's Office.