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issuance by the commissioner of a temporary coaching license. A temporary coaching license, valid for
one year, will be issued under the following conditions:
(i) the superintendent of schools shall submit a statement to the Department that the district is
unable to obtain the services of a certified teacher with coaching qualifications and experience;
(ii) candidates for initial temporary licensure shall have completed the first aid requirement set
forth in section 135.5 of this Part prior to the first day of coaching;
(iii) candidates for the first renewal of a temporary license shall have completed or be enrolled in
an approved course in Philosophy, Principles and Organization of Athletics in Education; and
(iv) candidates for any subsequent renewal of a temporary license shall have completed an
approved pre-service or in-service education program for coaches which shall include an
approved course in Philosophy, Principles and Organization of Athletics, which shall be
completed within two years after initial appointment as a coach, and approved courses in Health
Sciences Applied to Coaching, and Theory and Techniques of Coaching that is sport specific,
which shall be completed within five years of initial appointment. Such approved programs for
coaches shall consist of one of the following (credits and hours vary depending upon the contact
and endurance involved in the sport): a department-approved college program of from two to
eight credits; or a department-approved in-service education program, conducted by schools,
colleges, professional organizations or other recognized groups or agencies, from 30 to 120
clock hours; or an equivalent experience which is approved by the commissioner of education.
Upon application in a format prescribed by the Commissioner of Education and setting forth the
reasons for which an extension is necessary, the period in which to complete such training may
be extended to no more than seven years after such appointment; provided that coaches who
have a lapse in service due to maternity leave, military leave, or other extenuating circumstances
may apply to the Commissioner for an additional extension of no more than two years to
complete course work.
(4) Professional coaching certificate.
(i) Notwithstanding the provisions of subclauses (1)-(3) of this clause, other persons with
coaching qualifications and experience satisfactory to the board of education may coach a
specific sport in any school, upon the issuance by the commissioner of a professional coaching
certificate. A professional coaching certificate, valid for three years, shall be issued to a
candidate who submits a fee of $50 together with an application, in a form prescribed by the
commissioner, which satisfactorily establishes that:
(A) the candidate has completed the requirements set forth in items (3)(ii), (iii) and (iv) of
this clause; and
(B) the candidate has a minimum of three years coaching experience in a specific sport
in a New York State interschool athletic program;
(ii) a professional coaching certificate shall be valid for a three year period, provided that such
certificate may be renewed for additional three year periods upon the submission of a fee of $50
together with a renewal application for each successive renewal period, in a form prescribed by
the commissioner, which satisfactorily establishes that:
(A) the candidate meets the requirements of sub-items (i)(A) and (B) of this subclause;
and