NJSIAA Coaching Requirements
CPR/AED/Basic First Aid Certification
- Two-year certification
- American Heart Association (AHA) & American Red Cross (ARC) only (Blended course okay)
NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Course*
- One-time course
- Online at nfhslearn.com
*Coaches who have experience coaching in an NJSIAA high school prior to the 2006-2007 school year will be exempt from this requirement.
NFHS Concussion Course
- Required each year
- Online at nfhslearn.com
NFHS Heat Illness Prevention
- Required each year
- Online at nfhslearn.com
NFHS Implicit Bias Course
- One-time course
- Online at nfhslearn.com
Swimming & Diving Coaches
- A valid CPR for professional rescuer certificate issued by the ARC or the YMCA.
- A valid Lifeguard Certificate issued by the ARC or the YMCA.
- A valid Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certificate issued by fastswimprogram, the ARC or the YMCA.
Disqualified Coach Requirements
1st time
- Sit 2 games/1 for football
- Must complete the NFHS “Teaching & Modeling Behavior” course
- Must complete above if 3 or more players receive DQ’s
2nd time within 365 days of 1st DQ
- Controversies Committee Hearing
DOE Certification Requirements (Public Schools Only)
Public school coaches must fall within one of the four categories below.
- NJ Teaching Certification
- NJ Substitute Certification (60 Credits)
- Volunteer Coach
- Must have one of the certifications above
- Must complete all NJSIAA coaching requirements
- Paraprofessional Aid/Coach
- Exempt from all certifications
- Exempt from all coaching requirements
- Must be under the direct supervision of a certified coach
- Must not have any direct supervision responsibilities
