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Coaching Requirements

Every applicant must have the following info completed and turned in BEFORE working at St. John Bosco High School. In addition, contracts will not be distributed and coaches will not be paid until ALL of the following have been received by the Athletic Department and Human Resources Office.

See Mrs. Jeanne Pantuso for an updated packet, which will include:

  • Updated Resume Form
  • Personal/Emergency Contact Information Form
  • CIF Code of Ethics Form
  • Biography Information Form

Athletic Department Needs: Jeanne Pantuso (562) 920-1734 ext. 249

Required Coaching Course & Certifications

The following courses are required for all coaches at St. John Bosco High School (Paid and Volunteer). Some of these course cost money. The school will NOT reimburse coaches for these costs.

  1. FUNDAMENTALS OF COACHING (must only take once at any school)
    This NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching course provides a unique student-centered curriculum for interscholastic teacher/coaches, assisting them in creating a healthy and age-appropriate athletic experience that supports the educational mission of our nation's schools. Please check with your state association to see if this course complies with your state requirements.
  2. FIRST AID, HEALTH AND SAFETY FOR COACHES (must always be certified)
    This First Aid, Health and Safety For Coaches course, brought to you by the National Federation of State High School Associations and the American Red Cross, is designed to provide an overview of first aid and the best practices for many first aid situations. The skills taught in this course do not replace professional medical help but offer guidelines and techniques for temporary assistance until advanced medical help arrives.
  3. CPR/AED COURSE (must always be certified)
    This CPR certification course includes the latest American Heart Association ECC guidelines on how to provide Adult CPR, including use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). You will learn the inner workings of the human body which may factor into an emergency response, as well as how avoid a more dangerous situation by checking the scene for immediate danger before performing adult CPR. You will also recognize how to spot heart attacks and cardiac arrests, and the adult CPR steps to take while help is on the way.
  4. SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST (must be taken every time CPR and First Aid are updated)
    Sudden Cardiac Arrest is the number one cause of death in the United States for student athletes during exercise. Caused by a structural or electrical problem associated with the heart, Sudden Cardiac Arrest happens when the heart unexpectedly stops beating and pumping blood. With content developed by Simon’s Fund, this course will help you learn and recognize the warning signs and symptoms of Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Also included are tips for what to do in the critical moments after an individual suddenly collapses in order to save their life.
  5. CONCUSSION IN SPORTS (must be taken every time CPR and First Aid are updated)
    The NFHS has teamed up with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to educate coaches, officials, parents and students on the importance of proper concussion recognition and management in high school sports. This course highlights the impact of sports-related concussion on athletes, teaches how to recognize a suspected concussion, and provides protocols to manage a suspected concussion with steps to help players return to play safely after a concussion. Each state's requirements for concussion management are included as part of the course.

Human Resources Office: Cat Hocanson (562) 920-1734 ext. 241

Please submit the below forms to Human Resources. These forms are only available in the Main Office,Monday – Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

  1. W-4 Form
  2. 1-9 Form
  3. Live Scan Fingerprint Form
  4. TB Test
  5. Drug Screening Consent Form
  6. Safe Child Forms
  7. Emergency Contact Form ( Main Office copy)
  8. Direct Deposit Form (not required, but highly recommended)