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FOR COACHES

MCAL PRE AND POST SEASON MEETINGS
https://mcalsports.org/Schedir.htm

Coaches  Clearance Requirements
Requirements - Printable Version

per MCAL website
The CIF requires all persons who coach must pass a Coaching Education Course, CPR/ First Aid Course, Concussion Course, Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course and Heat Acclimatization Course. NUSD also requires that coaches complete a payroll packet that includes live scan fingerprints, ASCC DOJ Clearance and TB tests. 

One of the following Coaching Education courses that are offered online must be completed:
1. https://coacheducation.humankinetics.com/collections/coaching-courses
2. https://nfhslearn.com/courses/fundamentals-of-coaching

First Aid/CPR: https://ecprcertification.com
Concussion Course Concussion in Sports is offered through NFHS: https://nfhslearn.com/courses/concussion-in-sports-2
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Training is offered through NFHS: https://nfhslearn.com/courses/sudden-cardiac-arrest
Heat Acclimatization Course is offered through NFHS: https://nfhslearn.com/courses/heat-illness-prevention-2
For more information go to: https://www.cifstate.org/coaches-admin/coaching_education/certification
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Submit all certificates to Human Resources when you have completed required courses; bring certificates in  person or send via email to HR Specialist, Jen Albini at  [email protected] 
Jennifer Albini at the District Office, 1015 7th Street, Novato

  • Your Athletic Director will be notified by Human Resources when you have been cleared to coach
 
  • Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES are you allowed to begin coaching or be on campus without a clearance 
Human Resources (415) 493-4246

If you have any questions, please email Jennifer Albini @ [email protected].
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Clearance Requirements

LiveScan Fingerprints: 
Print out these forms and take to the UPS store (936 B 7th St 415-899-1686)  across from the District office.  
Form #1

Form #2

ASCC DOJ Clearance:
After completing the LiveScan Fingerprint, create an account with the CTC and apply for a ASCC certificate. 
This process takes 4-6 weeks.  Please follow these steps outlined by our HR Department: 
After you have been fingerprinted, you will need to apply online for the Activity Supervisor Clearance Certificate (ASCC) by going to the California Teaching Commission website at www.ctc.ca.gov > Apply for a New Document > Submit an Online Application > Submit Your Application Online > Create Educator Account. When you have created your account, you will be asked several clearance questions and asked to pay the $102.50 fee. The certificate is valid for five years and [HR] will be able to download it from here.

TB Test:
Submit this form to Jennifer Albini, [email protected] or at the District Office, 1015 7th Street, Novato.
TB Test
TB
Payroll Paperwork:
Complete this payroll packet and return with two forms of ID (eg. Drivers license AND either a passport, birth certificate or social security card) to Jennifer Albini, [email protected] or at the District Office, 1015 7th Street, Novato.


Course Requirements

Coaching Principles Course:
One-time workshop required for coaching in the Marin County Athletic League.  This course is offered online at nfhslearn.com.
  

First Aid/CPR Certification:
Non-expired certification required. Submit certificate of completion to Jennifer Albini,
[email protected] or at the District Office, 1015 7th Street, Novato.

Concussion in Sports:
One-time free online course required of all paid coaches.  Right click here to open the course in a new window and submit certificate of completion to Jennifer Albini,
[email protected] or at the District Office, 1015 7th Street, Novato.

Heat Illness Prevention Course:
One-time free online course required of all paid coaches. 
Right click here to open the course in a new window and submit certificate of completion to Jennifer Albini, [email protected] or at the District Office, 1015 7th Street, Novato.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course:  
One-time free online course required of all paid coaches. 
Right click here to open course in a new window and submit certificate of completion to Jennifer Albini, [email protected] or at the District Office, 1015 7th Street, Novato.

Meetings To Attend

Pre-Season All-Coaches Meeting: 
All paid coaches must attend a pre-season coaches meeting with the athletic director.
 See top of Coaches Webpage for this year’s dates/times.


Pre-Season MCAL Meeting: 
Each Varsity coach is required to attend the MCAL pre-season meeting.  A fee of $50 will be assessed against a school should coaches fail to attend.  


Post-Season Evaluation with AD: 
Each paid coach will be evaluated according to a standardized rubric each season.  Post-season, coaches will meet with the AD to review their proficiency towards this rubric.


Post-Season MCAL Meeting:
Each Varsity coach is required to attend the MCAL post-season meeting.  A fee of $50 will be assessed against a school should coaches fail to attend.  All-league nominations and voting occur at this meeting. 


Post-Season Evaluation with Head Coach:
Varsity coaches will meet and evaluate lower level coaches and assistants.  A copy of this evaluation will be submitted to the athletic director.


Attend Athletic Awards Night:
All paid coaches are expected to attend the post-season awards night for their sport.  Coaches will prepare short remarks 2-5 minutes highlighting the high points of the season.   
PROCESS TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER COACH
  • Please see below the information on all clearances you need
  • Volunteer Form
  • NUSD Live Scan Form for Fingerprints
        OR
  • Commission on Teacher Credentialing & Certification
TB Risk Assessment or Skin Test (submit an assessment or skin test read within 60 days prior  to hire date)
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Coaches Handbook 2022

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Payroll Packet
Coach Application
TB Risk Assessment
Athletic Data (Ed Code 221.9)

Non-Discrimination

The Novato Unified School District prohibits, at any district school or school activity, discrimination, harassment, including sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying, based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This shall apply when applicable, to interns, volunteers, and job applicants.
For questions, concerns or complaints, please contact District Compliance Officer 

Francesca Whitcomb, Executive Director– HR;
​1015 Seventh Street, Novato, CA 94945; (415) 493-4207; [email protected]
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    • Boys Lacrosse
    • Girls Lacrosse
    • Boys Soccer
    • Girls Soccer
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    • Track & Field
    • Boys Volleyball
    • Girls Volleyball
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    • Wrestling
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    • FAQ's
    • College Bound Athletes
  • Sports Boosters
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