Certifications / Requirements
Coaching Certification Checklist
Want to be a Coach? Interested in helping out with a program? Below are the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) and Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) requirements in order to become a paid or volunteer coach in the State of Ohio. These certifications/requirements should be on file in the district office prior to coaching or volunteering for any sports program.
- BCI/FBI Background Check
- Upon board approval, you will receive information regarding your BCI/FBI background check at the MRESC in Sidney, OH. This information will be sent via USPS along with your coaching contract
- Upon board approval, you will receive information regarding your BCI/FBI background check at the MRESC in Sidney, OH. This information will be sent via USPS along with your coaching contract
- Fundamentals of Coaching (www.nfhslearn.com(Opens in a new window))
- Fundamentals of Coaching Certification can be completed at the NFHS Learn website.
- Approx. 4-5 hours * does not have to be completed in one session
- Cost: $65 (reimbursed)
- Concussion in Sports
- Concussion Certification can be completed at the NFHS Learn website.
- Approx. 30 mins
- Cost: FREE
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- CPR Classes provided by Wilson Health Sports Medicine Athletic Trainers.
- https://nfhslearn.com/courses/cpr-aed(Opens in a new window) ($10)
- First Aid and Safety – Pupil Activity Class (Wilson Health)
- See link below for classes. Select Training Requirements – First Aid
https://sboe.ohio.gov/educator-licensure/apply-for-a-new-license/pupil-activity-coaching-permits
- ** You must create an OH ID account and apply for a new / renewal Pupil Activity Permit. https://ohid.ohio.gov(Opens in a new window)
Once Board approved, information for background and finger printing will be sent out.
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest (www.nfhslearn.com(Opens in a new window))
- Mental Health Training
- https://nfhslearn.com/courses/student-mental-health-and-suicide-prevention#crsOutline https://mha.ohio.gov/supporting-providers/training-and-resources/mental-health-training-for-odes-coaching-permits
- If you are renewing your PAP or getting it for the first time, you will need to complete a mental health certificate. You will need to upload certificate when submitting your Pupil to state. If your PAP is currently active, you do not need to take class.
Please contact the Athletic Department (937) 295 – 3342 or email Athletic Director, Mitch Westerheide at mitch.westerheide@loramie.k12.oh.us (Opens in a new window)if you have any questions or issues accessing any of these requirements.