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Coaching Requirements

For for all elementary, middle school, K-8, and high school coaches.  Please be prepared to provide proof and completion date for each requirement.

• CPR w/ AED
• First Aid Card
• Blood Borne Pathogen Training
  (TUSD initial training, see administrator for dates, renew online once a year through Risk Management)
• Acts on Facts Suicide Prevention
  (TUSD provided thru online training)
• NFHS Sportsmanship Certificate
• NFHS Concussion Certificate (renew every 2 years)
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card, IVP
  (process through TUSD Human Resources)

Additional Requirements for All High School Coaches

• ATC Student-Athlete Health & Wellness (renew every 2 years)
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching
• NFHS Cheer Rules Course (Annually)
• NFHS Cheer/Dance Rules Exam (Annually)
• AIA Cheer/Dance Information Course (Annually)

Additional Varsity Head Coach Requirement

• Arizona Teaching Certificate or Arizona Coaching Certificate or NFHS Coach Level 1 Certificate

About First Aid and CPR/AED Training Requirements

CPR and First Aid certificates are required for all coaches and must be valid the entire length of the school year; cannot lapse during school year. 
Training can be obtained through any organization offering the required certificates.

NO ONLINE TRAINING WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR CPR/AED.

The following organizations are listed here for your convenience:

• American Heart Association, 5325 E. Pima Rd., 795-1403
• Save-A-Life, 797 E. Ajo, 623-8484
• Desert Fire, 440-4277
• TUSD High School Athletic Trainers conduct CPR and 1st Aid courses periodically.

• Chaperone Agreement (PDF)