Safety Guidelines for Secondary Interschool Athletics in Alberta

APPENDIX S - Suggested Criteria For Non-Teacher Coaches
It is recommended that non-teacher coaches be accompanied by a teacher supervisor at all times. For
any activity that leads to, or includes, an ASAA provincial championship, the ASAA supervision policy
must be followed (see Appendix Q).
School authorities should consider the following prior to engaging the services of a non-teacher coach.
• Applicant completes an application form. (See Appendix G)
• Applicant supplies two references.
• Applicant demonstrates coaching expertise. For higher risk sports, this may be derived from one of
the following:
1. ASAA’s Fundamentals of Coaching online course: www.asaawecoach.ca
a. Supplementary recommended courses at the same site include:
i. Teaching and Modeling Behaviour
ii. Engaging Effectively with Parents
iii.Concussion in Sport: what you need to know.
More courses are in development.
2. Full certification (theory, technical, practical) under the National Coaching Certification Program
to at least Level 1, or equivalent in the new NCCP program (sport specific to interschool activity
being coached).
• Attendance at a relevant clinic or workshop and/or completion of an ASAA online course within the
last three years;
• Canadian School Sport Federation Coaching Module
• National Federation of State High School Associations Fundamental of Coaching
• Certification or equivalent in the specific interschool athletic activity;
• Attendance at a relevant clinic or workshop within the last three years;
• Past experience as a competitor or coach in that interschool athletic activity.
• Successful applicant must agree to a criminal record check.
• Applicant agrees to a process for monitoring of his/her coaching activities, e.g., seasonal review.
• Applicant agrees to a process for resolving issues accompanied by appropriate disciplinary action by
the school and/or school authority.
• Applicant agrees to abide by all relevant policies and procedures.
• Applicant undergoes an orientation session with the school principal or designate to: review
coaching philosophy of school; outline school policies with respect to academic eligibility; highlight
expected conduct of teacher/coach and code of behaviour for student athletes; clarify school policies
with respect to supervision and travel.
• Applicant agrees to attend a pre-season coaching meeting of school and/or association
teachers/coaches, if requested.
• Applicant agrees to communicate regularly with the school principal or designate.
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Safety Guidelines for Secondary Interschool Athletics in Alberta - February 2012