Coaches & Sponsors
Joining the Team
The following links provide access to necessary clearances and annual education requirements for all coaches at the Cheltenham School District.
No new to the district coach, or Extra-duty personnel may begin working in the District until all pre-employment documentation has been submitted to the Office of Human Resources.
- Complete your State Requirements for background clearances.
- Set up an appointment with HR at 215-881-6344 or email Nikeya Pressley (npressley@cheltenham.org) to complete your pre-employment paperwork.
- Contact the Athletics and Activities Office CHS (215-517-3728) or Cedarbrook (215-576-5610)
- Complete your required Safe Schools training program. You will receive an email directly from Safe Schools with a link to complete this requirement.
All Head Coaches are required to provide the Athletic Office with a copy of your updated CPR & AED Certification Card prior to the start of your season.
State Requirements (HR)
Annual Educational Requirement Links (AD's Office)
In addition, the following continuing educational courses will be required for coaches engaged at a PIAA Member School (Effective July 1, 2016*)
Core Courses (complete a coaching education course and a First Aid course from either of the two providers below):
NFHS (access info @ www.nfhslearn.com)
Fundamentals of Coaching ($50)
First Aid, Health and Safety for Coaches ($45)
ASEP (access info @ Human Kinetics)
Coaching Principals (fee depends on instructor)
Sport First Aid (fee depends on instructor)
*NOTE: All coaches currently employed or engaged by a PIAA member school must complete two courses as provided above no later than June 30, 2018. Coaches hired after July 1, 2016, will have two years from their date of hire to complete this requirement.
