Build Your Future as a Athletic Coach
The Athletic Coach Certificate is designed to educate and prepare students to become certified athletic coaches in the recreational and competitive sports industry. Upon successful completion, students will earn a certificate and be more qualified to coach inter-scholastically and within sport organizations and private business. A final interview will conclude completion of the certificate. This certificate requires a total of 11.5-15 units, with at least .5 units coming from the Restricted Elective list. A minimum grade of C is required in each course taken
Athletic Coach Certificate | Physical Education (fullcoll.edu)
Degrees & Certificates
- Apply online at fullcoll.edu
- Apply for financial aid: fafsa.ed.gov
- Take the online orientation
- Take assessment exam
- Meet with a Counselor
- Update Personal info in My Gateway
- Register for classes
- Pay fees
Frequently Asked Questions
The cost is $46 per unit. Non-resident tuition: $258 per unit PLUS enrollment fees (Non-Resident Tuition
includes $19.00 Capital Outlay fee per Ed Code 76141)
Costs could vary; please visit website for more information: http://admissions.fullcoll.edu/fees-refunds/
Associate degree or certificate completion depends on program unit requirements and whether student is enrolled full-time or part-time.
Associate degree or certificate completion depends on program unit requirements and whether student is enrolled full time or part time.
For information on jobs in this industry sector and their median annual salaries visit: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/
Career opportunities: (list sample job titles)
- K-12 Athletic Head/Assistant Coach
- Community College Coach Head/Assistant Coach
- Four-year College/University Head/Assistant Coach
- Youth Sports Head/Assistant Coach
- Private Industry Coaches
- Fitness Industry Coaches
- Sport Performance Coaches
- Strength and Conditioning Coaches
| Number of Jobs in 2019 | 292,000 |
| 2019-29 Job Growth | 12 % (much faster than average) |
| Median Pay in 2020 | $36,330/ Annual $17.47/ Hour |
Contact Our Department
Tim Byrnes
Physical Education Professor & Department Coordinator
Average Salary in this Field
$23,990 to
$115,490 Per Year
Careers in this Field
- Head Coach
- Assistant Coach
- Volunteer Assistant Coach
- Private Coach
- Corporate Coach
- Fitness Coach
- Sports Performance Coach
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
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