Welcome coaches! Please review the essential requirements for all coaching positions.
Essential Documents
Coaches Application
Please ensure you have completed and submitted the official Coaches Application form. This form collects necessary information and helps us understand your coaching experience and qualifications.
Background Check/Livescan
All coaches are required to undergo a Livescan background check to ensure the safety of our students. Further instructions on how to complete this process will be provided upon application approval.
W4 Form
As an employee, you must complete and submit a W4 form for tax withholding purposes. This form helps us determine the correct amount of federal income tax to withhold from your pay.
Required Trainings
CPR/First Aid Certification
Coaches must be certified in CPR and First Aid. Coaches without this certification will not be permitted to coach.
Action: Please reach out to athletics@foothillsschool.net to find out if any free on campus classes are happening soon. You can also find classes at Red Cross San Diego. Please check with the school if the course you want to sign up for is valid.
NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Course
This paid course is a requirement. A free access code will be provided when coaches are ready to take it.
Action: Email athletics@foothillsschool.net when you are ready to take this course.
NFHS Concussion in Sports Course
This free course is mandatory and expires every two years, requiring renewal.
NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course
This free course is also mandatory and, like the concussion course, needs to be renewed every two years.
NFHS Heat Illness Prevention Course
This free course is required and must be renewed every two years.
CHEER ONLY: Cheer and Dance Safety Course
This free course is required for cheer coaches and must be renewed every two years.
Essential procedure for measuring and reporting environmental conditions for athlete safety.
WBGT Reading Procedure
Each event, the following procedure should take place:
- Setup your WBGT on the stand and let it sit for 10 minutes to get an accurate reading.
- Open your Kestrel Link App and take a snapshot (instructions below).
- Select the share button (instructions below) on the snapshot and send the report to athletics@foothillsschool.net.
Download the Kestrel Link App and Connect to the Device
Take a snapshot of the WBGT Reading using the Kestrel Link App
Share the WBGT Reading using the Kestrel Link App
Additionally, California law mandates that all CIF member schools must comply with the following: On a yearly basis, a concussion and head injury information sheet shall be signed and returned by the athlete and the athlete's parent or guardian before the athlete's initiating practice or competition.
Below are documents from the CIF Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC) that schools/districts may use to meet this mandate which informs parents and students on concussion signs and symptoms.
This form is recommended for use by the CIF Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC). The CIF Concussion Information Sheet is recommended for schools to use to comply with CIF Bylaw 503.H. – Concussion Protocol and California State Law AB 25 (Education Code § 49475).
Recent changes to California law (A.B. 2127) also require that the schools take additional measures to reduce risks and minimize injuries for concussed athletes.
This form is recommended for use by the CIF Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC). The CIF Acute Concussion Notification Form for Parents/Guardians is recommended for schools to use in communicating with parents/guardians when a student-athlete displays signs and symptoms of concussion.
This form is recommended for use by the CIF Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC). The CIF Graded Concussion Symptom Checklist Form is recommended for parents/guardians and student-athletes to use when communicating signs and symptoms of a concussion to their physician. This form should be completed as a baseline at the beginning of the season and also used after a suspected concussion as a checklist to record daily symptoms.
This form is recommended for use by the CIF Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC). The Physician Letter to School Form is recommended for physicians to use when communicating with school personnel and parents/guardians.
RETURN TO LEARN (RTL)
These two (2) documents (below) are to assist the concussed student to “return to the classroom and learning environment” in a scientific manner regarding brain activity.
This form is recommended for use by the CIF Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC). The CIF Concussion Return to Learn (RTL) Protocol Form is recommended for use by all parties involved with returning a student-athlete to the classroom.
This form is recommended for use by the CIF Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC). The CIF Physician (MD/DO) Recommended School Accommodations Following Concussion Form is recommended for use by all parties involved with returning a student-athlete to the classroom.
RETURN TO PRACTICE AND PLAY (RTP)
Medical science and concussion care experts have found that a concussed athlete must take a gradual and progressive, stage by stage, step by step return to practice under medical supervision to minimize risks and allow the brain to properly recover.
A.B. 2127 and CIF Bylaws mandated a MINIMUM timeline, but medical experts recognize that many adolescent concussion patients may take much longer to recover. Always be cautious as returning to practice and play too quickly may have catastrophic consequences.
This form is recommended for use by the CIF Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC). The CIF Concussion Return to Play Protocol Form is recommended for use by all parties involved with returning a student-athlete to play.
Effortless Fundraising with Krispy Kreme Digital Dozens
Looking for a simple way to raise funds for your team without any upfront costs? The Krispy Kreme Digital Dozens fundraiser offers a sweet solution that's easy to set up and manage.
This program allows your team's supporters to purchase Digital Dozens, which are vouchers for a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts. These vouchers can be redeemed at any Krispy Kreme location nationwide.
How It Works
- Set Up Your Campaign: To get started on your fundraiser, click this link: Krispy Kreme Digital Dozen.
- Share the Link: Share your team's custom campaign link with parents, friends, family, and the wider community.
- Earn Funds: Each purchase made through your link sends a generous 50% profit directly back to your team.
- Redemption: Supporters receive a digital voucher they can redeem at their convenience.
Key Program Highlights
- • No Upfront Cost: There is no cost to start and run a campaign.
- • Easy to Manage: The entire process is handled online, from setup to distribution.
- • Team Member Links: Individual team members can be added to the campaign, each receiving a personal sharing link and a toolkit to help them promote the fundraiser. Campaigns with teams typically raise over 45% more!
- • Flexible Schedule: You can set the campaign to run for a specific duration, which gives you time to build excitement and promote it effectively.
Getting Started & Contact Information
If you have any questions, please contact Oliver Vilas at GroupRaise.
Contact: Oliver Vilas, GroupRaise
Email: oliver@connect.groupraise.us
FCC Church Van Driver Application
To gain approval to drive and check out FCC church vans, please follow the required steps below.
Application Process Checklist
Review and sign the Foothills Van Care Guidelines (detailed below and included in packet).
Complete and sign the DMV Pull Notice Program Authorization form (included in the packet).
Attach clear copies of the front and back of your current Driver's License.
Attach proof of Valid Insurance.
Email the completed packet (items from Steps 2-5) to: andrewwilkerson@foothillschurch.org
Drivers must complete all steps to be added to the "Approved van driver" list.
Foothills Van Care Guidelines
- Drivers must be an approved van driver and have/use your own assigned key fob to Sign Out or Sign In with the QR code and drive.
- Church vans are for youth transportation and ministry trips only. Personal use is not allowed.
- All vans are to be returned to and parked in the Van Cage. Check Out (Depart) and Check In (Return) of vans is completed online by scanning the QR code located next to the key fob button on each van.
- All accidents, both major and minor, must be immediately reported to Don Bastrom. Accident instructions are in each van's glove compartment or attached to the Driver's side visor.
- The last driver is responsible to confirm the van is trash free, empty of all items, and excess dirt and sand is vacuumed out.
- At Check Out, if a driver finds trash or items left in a van, there is a drop down line to note details. Responsible drivers will be contacted based on the recorded Check In's and Out's.
- In an effort to keep vans clean and trash free, Food is not allowed in FCC vans; drinks are only allowed in sealed containers.
- The FCC Van Care Maintenance routine ensures vans are fueled to remain above 3/4 full.
- Keys can be found in the Office kitchen key-box. When a key is removed, a completed white key tag must be placed in the box to avoid reservation conflicts.
- To apply to the approved driver list, drivers must complete the guidelines, sign them, and provide a copy of their driver's license and valid insurance card, along with the completed "Pull notice program" information release form.
- Blue Fobs are assigned to regular drivers and track speed and location. A fob is required to drive FCC vans. Loaner fobs may be requested from the transportation ministry or your ministry contact if you are not assigned a personal fob.
