Coaching
Important Notice For New York State Educator Certificate Holders:
If you hold a valid New York State Classroom Teacher, School Leader, or Pupil Personnel Services certificate, you are eligible to be hired to coach by a public school district without holding a coaching license. You should not apply for a coaching license. Coaching license applications received from educator certificate holders will be withdrawn, and the application fee will be refunded.
Please note that the following certificate holders are eligible for Coaching Licenses:
- Teaching Assistant
- Transitional B
- Internship
Changes to Coaching License Document Collection Procedure:
As of November 1, 2024, districts wishing to employ coaches must verify, collect, and retain CPR and First Aid credentials of the coaches. An additional attestation has been added to the Coaching Superintendent Statement to be completed by the district representative. The Office of Teaching will no longer accept CPR or First Aid documentation. First Aid and CPR certification must be completed with an approved provider. For more information, please contact theÌýNYS Office of P-12 Instructional Support.
Coaching Licenses are available in the following sports.
- ​â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹Individual Evaluation Pathway Coursework Chart
- National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Pathway Coursework Chart
An individual who has never held a New York State coaching license must apply and meet the requirements for a Temporary Coaching License.
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| Temporary Coaching License |
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| Temporary Coaching License 1st Renewal |
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| Temporary Coaching License 2nd-4th Renewal |
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| Professional Coaching License |
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| Professional Coaching License Renewal |