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NMPED Coaching License Instructions:
Obtaining a Coaching License
The NMAA is here to provide you with the information and guidance needed
in order to obtain a coaching license through the New Mexico Public
Education Department (NMPED). Please understand that the NMPED will
process your complete application and will be responsible for issuing
you a coaching license. If during this process you encounter any
problems with any of the online classes or have any questions about the
classes, you will need to contact the NFHS Customer Service Department
for assistance with their website. The NFHS website contact information
is located below. The NMPED Licensure Department contact information is
also located below, they will answer any questions about your licensure
application and processing your license. If there are any delays
in processing or receiving your coaching license, you will need to
contact the New Mexico Public Education Department to check the status
of your application.
Important Phone Numbers:
NFHS Website:
317-565-2023
NMPED Licensure Department:
505-827-1436
[email protected]
NMAA-Coaching License Information:
505-923-3281 (Jackie Martinez)
License Step by Step Instructions:
Step 1: Complete the Online Coaches training courses at www.nfhslearn.com
Step 2: Register and create an account at www.nfhslearn.com
• You will create a username and password which will allow you to log in and out of your account at your own leisure.
• All classes that you take on this website will be saved on your
account. The certificates of completion can be printed out at any point
if you need to access them again to apply for a new coaching license.
Step 3: Purchase the Fundamentals of Coaching Course for the state of New Mexico.
• The course is $45; you will need a credit card to complete your purchase.
• Once you have purchased the course, you can launch it and the course will begin.
• You can take the fundamentals of coaching program at one time or
continue to log on and off when you have time to work on the program.
You can simply use your username and password to log
back in to the unit that you were working on when you logged off.
Step 4: Purchase the First Aid, Health and Safety for Coaches Course for the state of New Mexico.
• The course is $45; you will need a credit card to complete your purchase.
• Once you have purchased the course, you can launch it and the course will begin.
• You can take the First Aid, Health and Safety for Coaches course at
one time or continue to log on and off when you have time to work on the
program. You can simply use your username and password to log back in
to the unit that you were working on when you logged off.
Step 5: Complete the Concussion in Sports Course, the Bullying, Hazing and Inappropriate Behaviors Course,
and the Protecting Students from Abuse Course.
• These three (3) courses are free on the www.nfhslearn.com website.
• Once you have picked these courses to take, you can launch them, and the courses will begin.
• You can take the courses one at a time or continue to log on and off
when you have time to work on the courses. You can simply use your
username and password to log back into the unit that you were working
on when you logged off.
Step 6: Once you have completed the courses, save these
files to your computer so you can upload them with your online
application to the New Mexico Public Education Licensure Department.
• All five (5) certificates of completion need to be included with your complete coaching license packet.
Step 7: You will need to get your fingerprints and background check done to complete your application.
Coaching License Application Packet
Option 1: If you have already accepted a coaching
position at a school, you will need to go to this website to start your
application for your coaching license. All documents will need to be
uploaded and
sent to the NMPED to process your application. Include all certificates
of completion from the five (5) courses you took, proof of your
background check, and your coaching license application. The coaching
license application fee is $35.
https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/
Option 2: If you have not currently accepted a coaching
position, but plan on seeking employment in the future, please follow
the remaining steps in order to complete your certification.
Step 1: Include your certificates of completion
once you have finished the Fundamentals of Coaching, the First Aid,
Health and Safety course, the Concussion in Sports Course, Bullying,
Hazing and Inappropriate Behaviors course, and the Protecting Students
from Abuse course.
Step 2: Complete the coaching license online application for a fee of $35. Below is the link to the application.
https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/
Step 3: Provide proof of having your fingerprints
and background check done. You will upload this to your application on
the NMPED website.
Step 4: Once all three of these items have been
completed, everything will be uploaded and sent to the New Mexico Public
Education Department Licensure Department. During this time if you have
any questions about the status of your application or receiving your
coaching license, you must contact the NMPED at 505-827-1436, or email
at [email protected]
Give the Public Education Department a call if you have any questions
about the Level 1 Coaching License application, Coaching License renewal
application, or the status of your application.
Please contact the New Mexico Public Education Licensure Department directly to check the status of your application or the status if your application is “pending”.
NMAA Coaches:
Click here for Resources for NM Coaching Licensure and other coaching resources.