Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 375-7-4-.06 - Motorcycle Safety Program - Coach Qualifications
(1) All Coaches shall meet the following
minimum qualifications:
(a) Be at least
twenty-one (21) years of age;
(b)
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent GED;
(c) Successfully complete a Department
background check commensurate to the requirements found in O.C.G.A. §
43-13-5;
(d) Successfully complete an approved Coach
Preparation course;
(e) Agree to
teach only approved courses;
(f)
Maintain Coach certification;
(g)
Enroll in and complete approved Coach refresher courses, updates, professional
development workshops, and conferences when offered;
(h) Always wear proper protective riding
apparel when riding which consists of: a DOT-approved helmet, eye protection
(face shield or goggles), gloves (no fingerless), boots (over-the-ankle
footwear; not cloth or canvas), long-sleeved shirt or jacket and long
non-flared pants (made of denim or equivalent abrasive resistant
materials).
(i) Have and maintain a
satisfactory criminal history and driving history.
(j) Apply for recertification within thirty
(30) days of expiration date of certification period;
(k) Currently operate a motorcycle and
possess a valid Georgia Class M License;
(l) Agree to teach only approved training
courses in conformance with the most current curricula guidelines as per the
Rider Coach Certification Manual;
(m) Keep up to date on current motorcycle
safety instruction and information;
(n) Maintain teaching skills by teaching a
minimum number of courses each year as per the Rider Coach
Certification Manual;
(o) Keep the
Motorcycle Safety Program informed of any address changes and return all Coach
surveys and inquiries promptly;
(p)
Exhibit professional conduct and appearance that would be an example for all
motorcyclists to respect, admire, and emulate; and
(q) Provide express authorization for the
release of a driving record at any time deemed necessary by the Program
Administrator.
(2) All
Coach candidates shall meet the following minimum qualifications:
(a) Make necessary application and be
accepted by the Motorcycle Safety program into a Coach Preparation
course;
(b) Successfully complete a
basic rider course;
(c)
Successfully complete a teaching internship of at least, but not limited to,
two (2) training courses as directed by the Program Administrator or designated
staff;
(d) Have possessed for at
least two (2) years prior to making application, a Georgia Class M License or
equivalent from another state; and
(e) Regularly operate a street legal,
registered motorcycle that complies with applicable vehicle laws and
codes.
(3) The Coach's
certificate will expire one (1) year from the date of issuance.
(4) Coaches allowing their certificates to
expire will not be permitted to instruct and shall be required to requalify and
retrain for a new certificate under the then current requirements for an
initial applicant.
(5) The
Department may revoke or suspend a Coach's certification if it becomes aware of
any violations of qualifications, laws, rules and regulations, or falsification
of documents.
(6) A suspended Coach
may request a hearing in accordance with Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R.
375-1-1-.06.
(7) A revoked or suspended Coach's
certificate must be returned to the Department.
(8) A Lead Coach has responsibility for the
overall operation of a specific course which includes but is not limited to the
following: conducting all classroom and range sessions; supervising the other
Coaches and/or range aides; ensuring that protective apparel is worn during all
on-cycle training; securing all equipment and materials at the close of each
class; and, checking all forms submitted for completeness and
accuracy.
(9) A secondary Coach
works under the supervision of a Lead Coach and duties include but are not
limited to: demonstrating range exercises as directed; conducting remedial
training as required; and assisting the Lead Coach in conducting the class as
per the Rider Coach Certification Manual.
(10) A range aide works under the direction
of either the Lead or secondary Coach in non-instructional roles. Duties
include but are not limited to: preparation and maintenance of motorcycles,
preparation of range and preparation of classroom.
(11) Under no circumstances will a range
aide's duties include any form of classroom or range instruction unless the
range aid is a Motorcycle Safety Program-certified Coach.
Notes
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