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Coaching/Volunteering Requirements
Coaching/Volunteering Requirements
In order to provide quality coaches for secondary school athletes, New York State has established standards required of all coaches, volunteer and paid.
Non-certified teacher & all volunteer coaches must complete the following to coach in New York State:
- Fingerprinting clearance through NYSED. Contact Wayne HR to setup an appointment once hired (315-524-1007)
- CPR/AED/ First Aid Certification *See the related file below on CPR/AED/ First Aid for approved classes.
- Wayne Central will offer a CPR/AED/ First Aid class prior to each season.
- You can also find CPR/AED/ First Aid classes offered at no cost by Section V
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- Child Abuse Course- Click here ($40)
- Violence Prevention & Intervention (SAVE) workshop- Click here ($40) or through Genesee Valley BOCES ($30)
- Completion of the Dignity for All Students Act training (free)- Click Here, or paid options:
- NYSED$40)
- Genesee Valley BOCES($80)
- Completed Temporary Coaches license. Done through NYS TEACH. Renewed annually. Completion of Course Work- two different options. Check out non-teacher requirements link below.
- Completion of the Concussion Management Course (take one of classes below)
Frequently asked questions:
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Anyone interested in obtaining a coaching license can contact the Wayne Central Athletic Department at 315-524-1060 to find out about the requirements. In addition, you can download a pdf listing the guidelines for coaching interscholastic sports at Guidelines for Coaching.
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No, the district does not pay for or reimburse anyone for taking any of the New York State coaching courses.
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Opportunities and requirements for former students are the same as those for any volunteers. These requirements are mandated by the New York State Education Department.
