Hiring/Approval Paperwork
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Newly hired paid coaches must complete ALL hiring paperwork with Human Resources and the athletic office PRIOR to starting to coach. May not coach without this approval from the district athletic office.
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Volunteer coaches must complete a Volunteer Coaching Interest Form EACH YEAR and submit to the district athletic office to start the process. Volunteers will be sent info on next steps. May not coach until approved by the district athletic office.
Trainings
Start at FinalForms to see all required certifications and Forms. Look on right side of Certifications list for instructions.
Resources
- View the information below (located under Important Information for Coaches) to view the PSD Coaches Handbook and other PSD Materials required for coaches.
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You must complete the Coaching Responsibilities form acknowledging you have reviewed the material on this page including the Coaches Handbook. This form is now located in FinalForms and must be completed once per year.
Reference back to this web page for documents and forms to use throughout the school year.
WIAA Rules Clinics
Certifications should sync from my247ed or the district athletic office can verify completion.
All coaches must complete these WIAA online clinics through FinalForms (linked to my247ed.com):
- WIAA General Rules Clinic
- WIAA Sport Specific Rules Clinics for all sports coached:
- High School: Fall season available 8/1, Winter 10/1, Spring 2/1
- Junior High: Available starting 8/15
Additional Sport-Specific Training Requirements
Documentation must be uploaded in FinalForms.
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Football: Safe Tackling and Helmet/Shoulder Pad Fitting (hands-on WIAA courses)
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Swim, Dive, Water Polo: Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches or Lifeguard Certification
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Pole Vault: Certification
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Cheer and Dance: Stunt Certification
PSD Vector Online Trainings
Required for ALL employees and volunteers.
Ignore the due dates. Must be completed prior to coaching.
Coaches who are employees in another role within the district have until September 30 to complete the Human Resources components. However, all athletic training components must be completed prior to coaching.
Employee Online Vector Trainings
Volunteer Online Vector Trainings
Do not print certificates or upload. The district athletic office can verify completion through the Vector Training system.
CPR/First Aid/AED Certification
Provide copies of certifications valid through the season(s) you coach. Upload to FinalForms.
If no valid certification, check with the district athletic office for training opportunities.
WIAA Coaches Education
Provide documentation showing you have met WIAA Coaches Education requirements.
- New coaches must complete training by the end of their second year of coaching.
- Certification is valid for three years.
- Athletic office can provide options.
