New Leadership Coach Hiring

All ACSA coaches are trained in a researched-based coaching model, ACSA Leadership Coaching (ALC) or
CLASS, Clear Administrative Credential Program outcomes and tools, complete a rigorous certification
process and are qualified to coach all credential candidates.
Coaches who have not earned certification must complete ACSA Leadership Coaching (ALC) two-day training
or ACSA Coach Program Orientation prior to the start of their coaching assignment, commit to ongoing
training and submit an ACSA Leadership Coach Portfolio for certification prior to the credential candidate
completing the credential program.
Recruitment Information
Local Program Coordinators provide interested coaches with an over view of the responsibilities and
expectations using the following information and forms.
1. Leadership Coach Job Description Responsibilities and Qualifications
2. Clear Administrative Credential Program Outcomes
3. ACSA Leadership Coach Training
i. Initial ACSA Leadership Coach Training includes ACSA Leadership Coach, Program
Orientation and CNET
ii. Ongoing ACSA Leadership Coach Training includes two annual CNET meetings and four
Local Program Meetings
4. Local Program coaching services agreements

Application Information
Local Program Coordinators initiate the ACSA Leadership Coach Employment Application process by
requesting coaches to complete the following required documents.
1. Leadership Coach Application
2. Leadership Coach Profile located on the ACSA Leadership Coach Application
3. Copy of valid and current Administrative Services Credential

Hiring Information
Local Program Coordinators interview potential coaches and initiate the hiring and payment for coaching
fees according to the Local Program hiring protocol for the agency they represent.
Local Program Coordinators select and hire coaches based on the following criteria
• Demonstrated successful experience as an instructional leader, supervision, curriculum, instruction,
collaboration, and school climate
• Minimum of 4 full school years of administrative experience
• Current Clear California Administrative Services Credential
• Demonstrated commitment to personal professional growth and learning
• Foundational training a research based coaching model (ACSA Leadership Coaching)
• Earn and maintain ACSA Leadership Coach Certification
• Positive candidate evaluation and Local Program Coordinator reviews

*Association of California School Administrators* Revised: July 2018

Employment Forms
Employment forms are to be completed for each coach hired by the local program coordinator. Local
program coordinators maintain records at the local office

Employment forms required at ACSA office and Local Program office

1. Leadership Coach Application
2. Resume
3. Leadership Coach profile

Additional Employment forms kept at the local program office

4. Valid Clear Administrative Services Credential
5. Coaching Services Agreement for Coaching services
6. Code of Ethics
7. Other employment forms as determined by each local program

*Association of California School Administrators* Revised: July 2018