Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate or eligibility* or County Substitute Certificate**
Minimum experience as determined by the board
Demonstrated knowledge of the sport, sports training and conditioning, injury prevention and management and the principles of human growth and development
Ability to maintain a positive learning environment and high standards of conduct for athletes
Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
All coaches must be CPR and AED certified.
All coaches must have Concussion Awareness training through an on-line course or an in-service program.
All new coaches will have 120 days after being hired to register for the NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching (Blended Version) course. Upon completion of the classroom components, coaches will have 60 days to complete (4) components. A certificate of course completion must be submitted to respective athletic supervisors by June 30th to be eligible to coach at an NJSIAA member school for the subsequent school year.
Coaches currently in place, and/or who have experience coaching in an NJSIAA high school prior to the 2006-2007 school year, will be exempt from the provisions of new coaches.