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| Coaching Certification/Employment Information Thank you for your interest in assisting the EA athletic program. In order to provide quality coaches for secondary school athletes, NYS has established standards required of all coaches, volunteer and paid. EAUFSD Coaching requirements for paid and volunteer coaches: • Fingerprinting clearance through N.Y. State Education Department (contact Joette Cappello @ 687-2304). The fee for this must be paid by the individual. No district reimbursement is available. • Current first aid certification- must be approved course (initial 12 hour training then 5 1/2 hour update every three years) such as Red Cross Responding to Emergencies or NYS first aid for coaches (Standard First Aid is not an approved course and any on-line course is NOT valid). Valid for three years. • Current CPR (valid for two years. AED module is required) • Child Abuse course• Violence Prevention & Intervention (SAVE) workshop • Completed Temporary Coaches license (done on-line @ www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/teach) and $50 money order or credit card payment. Click here for instructions. Renewed annually. • Completion of/enrollment in Philosophy, Principles, and Organization of Athletics in Education within one year of initial appointment. (if enrolled in this course for the 2nd temporary license, the course must be completed prior to the 3rd temporary license) • Complete Health Sciences Applied to Coaching and the Theory and Techniques of Coaching (Theory and Techniques course is sport specific) within five years of initial appointment (Note: No provisions for extensions). • After third, fourth or fifth (as soon as the 3 courses are completed) temporary license, obtain a Professional Coaching Certificate. Non-teacher coaches are responsible for submitting documentation/certification to BOCES for a coaching license. Please anticipate that BOCES will take 4 weeks to process a license. The address to submit documents is listed below. Temporary Coaching License Info Temporary coaching license applications should be submitted at least 4 weeks prior to the expected date to start coaching. The application plus a $50 money order/credit card payment (made payable to New York State Education Department) should be sent to: Nancy Burns Certification Officer Carrier Education Center 8685 Erie Road Angola, NY 14006 Eligibility For Professional Coaching Certification: Complete the First Aid and CPR requirements (First Aid must be renewed every 3 years/CPR renewed annually). • Complete the three course requirements established for coaching by the SED. • Complete a minimum of three years coaching experience in a specific sport in a NYS interscholastic athletic program. • Submit an evaluation by either the principal or athletic director for each year in the specific sport. The Professional Certificate is sport specific and is valid for three years. Renewal for an additional three-year period must be obtained to continue coaching. A Professional Certificate is considered equal to a certified teacher as far as eligibility for coaching employment. If you are a certified teacher, you will need the following: • Current first aid certification- must be approved course (initial 12 hour training then 5 1/2 hour update every three years) such as Red Cross Responding to Emergencies or NYS first aid for coaches (Standard First Aid is not an approved course and any on-line course is NOT valid). Valid for three years. • Current CPR (valid for two years. AED module is required). If you are not a physical education teacher, in addition to the above you will also need: • Completion of Philosophy, Principles, and Organization of Athletics in Education within two years of initial appointment. • Complete Health Sciences Applied to Coaching and the Theory and Techniques of Coaching (Theory and Techniques course is sport specific) within five years of initial appointment (unless an extension has been approved by the SED). Coach Reimbursements: East Aurora does not reimburse individuals for fingerprinting fees. East Aurora does pay the $50 temporary or professional license fee for paid employees in addition to reimbursement for coursework Volunteer coaches are reimbursed a maximum of $50.00 per year for any coursework (1st aid, CPR, child abuse, philosophy, etc.) This is paid at the conclusion of the season and upon submission of receipts. Sincerely, Fred Thornley 1003 Center Street, East Aurora, NY 14052-3098 Telephone: (716) 687-2559 Fax (716) 687-2518 E-mail: FThornley@eastauroraschools.org |
