The Monticello Athletic Department operates within the guidelines below regarding coach selection in accordance with the New York State Commissioners Regulations (Health and Physical Education, Subchapter G, Part 135, Section 135.4)
Basic code for extra class athletic activities
Athletic participation in all schools shall be planned so as to conform to the following:
(i) General provisions
It shall be the duty of trustees and boards of education:
(a) to conduct school extra class athletic activities in accordance with this Part and such additional rules consistent with this basic code as may be adopted by such boards relating to items not covered specifically in this code. A board may authorize appropriate staff members to consult with representatives of other school systems and make recommendations to the board for the enactment of such rules;
(b) to make the extra class athletic activities an integral part of the physical education program;
(c) to appoint individuals, whether in a paid or non-paid (volunteer) status, to serve as coaches of interschool athletic teams, other than intramural teams or extramural teams, in accordance with the following:
(1) Certified physical education teachers
Certified physical education teachers may coach any sport in any school.
(2) Teachers certified in other areas
Teachers with coaching qualifications and experience certified only in areas other than physical education may coach any sport in any school, provided they have completed:
- (i) the first aid requirement set forth in section 135.5 of this Part;
- (ii) an approved pre-service or in-service education program for coaches or will complete such a program within five years of appointment. Such program 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 after initial appointment as a coach. Such approved programs for coaches will 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 to the Commissioner of Education in a format prescribed by the commissioner 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; and
(3) Temporary coaching license
Temporary coaching license. Except as provided in subclause (4) of this clause and notwithstanding the provisions of section 80-5.10 of this Title, other persons with coaching qualifications and experience satisfactory to the board of education may be appointed as temporary coaches of interschool sport teams whether in a paid or non-paid (volunteer) status, when certified teachers with coaching qualifications and experience are not available, upon the 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 and the coursework or training requirement for identifying and reporting child abuse and maltreatment set forth in section 135.7 of this Part;
- (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;
- (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 after initial appointment as a coach. 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.