ATHLETIC COACH
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Build Your Future as an 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
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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
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 may vary; please visit website for more information: http://admissions.fullcoll.edu/fees-refunds/.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?
Associate degree or certificate completion depends on program unit requirements and whether student is enrolled full-time or part-time.
WHAT ARE THE JOBS AND HOW MUCH DO THEY PAY?
For information on jobs in this industry sector and their median annual salaries visit: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/.
Career opportunities:
• 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
WHAT IS THE JOB OUTLOOK IN CALIFORNIA?
| 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 |
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Tim Byrnes
Professor & Department Coordinator, Physical Education
Average Salary in this Field
$23,990 to
$115,490 Per Year
Careers in this Field
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Fitness Coach
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