The Athletic Coaching Certificate is for individuals interested in coaching athletics for all ages and abilities. Opportunities for coaches are vast and may include park and recreation, AAU, club sports, church leagues, youth league, traveling teams, etc. After completion of the Athletic Coaching Certificate, students wanting to coach interscholastic athletics in the state of Iowa should apply to the Iowa Board of Education Examiners to receive a Coaching Authorization. (The Fitness and Sports Management Chair can assist with this process). A Coaching authorization from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners enables individuals to coach interscholastic athletics in Iowa. Classes for the certificate are offered traditional, web-blended, and on-line throughout the year. Proof of current CPR certification is required in order to receive the coaching authorization. CPR certification will be achieved within the course PEH 141- First Aid or by taking CPR training through a reputable organization. (Teachers can take the required classes and apply to the Board of Educational Examiners as a coaching endorsement.)
To earn an Athletic Coaching Certificate , a student must complete all required coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.
The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Supplies | 100-200 | 100-200 |
Approximate total cost for the program: $1,165-$1,365 **
**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.
Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, or hiring practices, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.
Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Executive Campus Dean’s office, the Executive Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources. ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515/964-6857, dso@dmacc.edu. Title IX questions and concerns may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 1, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515/964-6216, Title9@dmacc.edu. Questions or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczysnki Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, phone 312/730-1560, fax 312/730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.
DMACC offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study:
Agriculture, Natural and Environmental Science
Architecture, Engineering, and Construction
Arts, Design, and Visual Communication
Business, Management, and Marketing
Education, Public, and Human Services
Health Science
Hospitality and Culinary
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Transportation & Logistics
Entrance requirements for specific programs can be found at Academic Pathway website.(2024)