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Coaches

 

District Requirements:


Must complete application paperwork, a background check, and provide a driver's license to the District office. Ms. Skylar Tarwater is your point of contact for this information: [email protected].


ASAA Requirements:


A PlanetHS account must be made and linked to DHS. Once created, a coach must complete the following requirements as outlined by ASAA. 


The Alaska Coaches Education Program is required for all high school athletic coaches who have direct supervision of students. This may include head coaches and assistant coaches at all levels, as well as non paid coaches and coaches of out-sourced programs. (See ASAA Bylaw Article 10)


The Program consists of Six Components:


  1. Fundamentals of Coaching: NFHS course. (Does not expire)
  1. Alaska State Component: Covers ASAA Bylaws and Policies. Included in the NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching AK Course or can be taken independently. (Does not expire)
  1. First Aid Requirement: Maintain a current certification in First Aid. It is achieved by completing the NFHSlearn First Aid, Health and Safety course which is valid for three years or by completing one of the pre-approved courses.
  1. Concussion Awareness Training: The requirement to maintain current knowledge in concussion management is mandated by Alaska State Law. It is achieved only by successful completion of the current “NFHS Concussion Course”. It is valid for three years.
  1. Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training: It is achieved only by successful completion of the current “NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest” course. It is valid for three years.
  2. Protecting Students from Abuse: It is achieved only by successful completion of the current “Protecting Students from Abuse” course. It is valid for three years.

Click here for links to more information on courses and waiver forms.



Once the courses are complete, certificates must be sent to [email protected].