NKY FAN 3 Report post Posted May 23, 2013 I was wondering if anyone knew what the requirements were for someone to coach sports in high school or even at the middle school level? At one time you needed to have so many college credit hours or even be a teacher. Does this still stand? I had heard that a few years back they were trying to pass a "BILL" to lift such requirements. Can someone share what the current state guidelines are inorder to coach sports? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacketcoach 19 Report post Posted May 24, 2013 I want to say at least 21 years old. The hour requirement was changed but you have to take a couple of extra classes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J.W. 21 Report post Posted May 26, 2013 Sec. 1) Defi nitions a) Level 1 Coaches An individual seeking a coaching position shall be categorized as Level 1 if that individual is a certifi ed teacher and member of the regular school system faculty and meets the following criteria prior to assignment to coaching duties: 1) Is employed a minimum of three (3) regular periods for teaching classes, including physical education; 2) Is employed for supervision of study halls; or 3) Is exercising responsibilities in other activity assignments within the school schedule. Level 2 Coaches An individual seeking a coaching position shall be categorized as Level 2 if that individual meets the following criteria prior to assignment to coaching duties and does not meet the qualifi cations of Level 1: 1) Shall be 21 years of age; 2) Shall not be a violent offender or convicted of a sex crime as defi ned by KRS 17.165 that is classifi ed as a felony; and 3) Shall submit to a criminal record check under KRS 160.380. 4) Shall meet one of the following additional qualifi cations: i. Have graduated from a public or accredited high school and hold a provisional or standard teaching certifi cate; ii. Have completed sixty-four semester hours of college credit from an accredited college or university as documented by an offi cial transcript; or iii. Be a graduate from a public or accredited high school and be in compliance with the local district standards for serving as an approved substitute teacher as approved by the Education Professional Standards Board. iv. Be a graduate from a public or accredited high school and complete a Level 1 Coaching Certifi cation Program approved by NFHS as well as completing prescribed electives as detailed by the KHSAA Board of Control. Level 2 coaches approved under exception (iv) shall complete the KHSAA Coaching Education program prior to coaching in the fi rst interscholastic contest. 5) Prior to assuming duties, Level 2 coaches shall successfully complete training provided by the local school district. The training shall include information on the physical and emotional development of students of the age with whom the Level 2 coach will be working, the district’s and school’s discipline policies, procedures for dealing with discipline problems, and safety and fi rst aid training. Follow up training shall be provided annually. c) Waiver of 64-hour requirement In the event that the member school is unable to staff head or assistant coaching positions in any sport or sport activity (including cheerleading) with a Level 1 or Level 2 individual, the member school may request through the Superintendent that the KHSAA allow for a waiver of this rule in order that the additional time be available to fi nd an applicant meeting the criteria. d) Head Coach As referred in this regulation, the head coach shall be the head varsity coach designated by the school or Board of Education unless otherwise noted in the bylaw. Sec. 2) Hiring and Employment Requirements a) Required Level Level 1 or 2 individuals (head and assistant) may be assigned as the head or assistant coach in any sport or sport activity (including cheerleading). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites