Steps to Obtaining a Provisional Trades/Special Services Certificate for Coaching

NSAA By-Law 2.12.2: Head Coach, Assistant Coach, or Sponsor. In order to serve as a head or assistant coach or sponsor of any activity sponsored by the NSAA, the individual must possess a valid NE Teaching Certificate or NE Administrative and Supervisory Certificate and have a written contract of employment as a coach or sponsor with the school in which he/she is to perform these duties.

NSAA By-Law 2.12.2.1: Individuals who possess a Special Services Certificate endorsed in coaching may be employed by a school district as a head or assistant coach in NSAA sponsored activities.

1. Complete a course in NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching. The NFHS link for this approved course can be found at:
   http://www.nfhslearn.com/CourseDetail.aspx?courseID=1000
2. Complete a course in NFHS First Aid for Coaches. The NFHS link for this approved course can be found at:
   http://www.nfhslearn.com/CourseDetail.aspx?courseID=1001
3. Complete a Human Relations Course at a four-year college. A list of approved courses can be found on the NSAA Coaching Accreditation page.
   http://www.education.ne.gov/TCERT/pdfs/Approved%20HRT.pdf
4. On-line application for a Special Services Certificate for Coaching from Nebraska Department of Education
   https://datacenter.education.ne.gov/tcertlf/tcert_newapp.dll or (402)471-0739.
5. Submit application and payment to the Nebraska Department of Education with the original certificates indicating completion of the NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching and NFHS First Aid for Coaches as well as a copy of a transcript showing completion of a Human Relations Course.