Iowa Admin. Code r. 282-22.10 - Activities administration authorization

An activities administration authorization allows an individual to administer any pupil activity program in a K-12 school setting.

(1) Application process. Any person interested in the activities administration authorization shall submit an application and records of credit to the board of educational examiners for an evaluation of the required courses or contact hours. Application materials are available from the office of the board of educational examiners online at www.boee.iowa.gov. Degrees and semester hour credits shall be completed through a college or university accredited by an institutional accrediting agency as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
a. Requirements. Applicants for the activities administration authorization shall meet the following requirements:
(1) Degree. A baccalaureate degree or higher in athletic administration or related field is required.
(2) Credit hours. Applicants must complete credit hours or courses offered by the Leadership Training Institute (LTI) from the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association in the following areas:
1. Successful completion of 1 semester credit hour or LTI course relating to knowledge and understanding of risk management, Title IX, sexual harassment, hazing, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and employment law as they pertain to the role of the activities administrator.
2. Successful completion of 1 semester credit hour or LTI course relating to knowledge and understanding of activities administration foundations including philosophy, leadership, professional programs and activities administration principles, strategies and methods.
3. Successful completion of 1 semester credit hour or LTI course relating to knowledge and understanding of the role of the activities director in supporting and developing sports medicine programs, management of athletic player equipment, concussion assessment and proper fitting of athletic protective equipment, and sports field safety.
4. Successful completion of 1 semester credit hour or LTI course relating to knowledge and understanding of the techniques and theory of coaching concepts and strategies for interscholastic budget and concepts and strategies for interscholastic fundraising.
5. Successful completion of 1 semester credit hour or LTI course, approved by the board, relating to the assessment and evaluation of interscholastic athletic programs and personnel, dealing with challenging personalities, and administration of professional growth programs for interscholastic personnel.
6. Successful completion of the concussion training approved by the Iowa High School Athletic Association or Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union.
b. Minimum age. Applicants must have attained a minimum age of 21 years.
c. Background check. Applicants must complete the background check requirements set forth in rule 282-13.1 (272).
(2) Validity. The activities administration authorization shall be valid for five years.
(3) Renewal.
a. The authorization may be renewed upon application and verification of successful completion of the following renewal activities:
(1) Applicants for renewal of an activities administration authorization must complete one of the following professional development options:
1. Document attendance at one state IHSADA convention and one LTI course relating to the knowledge and understanding of professional ethics and legal responsibilities of activities administrators.
2. Complete three LTI courses.
3. Complete 2 semester hours of college credit.
4. Complete 2 licensure renewal credits from an approved provider.
(2) Applicants for renewal of an activities authorization must complete child and dependent adult abuse training as stated in 282-subrule 20.3(4).
b. A one-year extension of the applicant's activities administration authorization may be issued if all requirements for the renewal of the activities administrator authorization have not been met. The one-year extension is nonrenewable.
(4) Revocation and suspension. Criteria of professional practice and rules of the board of educational examiners shall be applicable to the holders of the activities administration authorization.

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Iowa Admin. Code r. 282-22.10
Adopted by IAB November 12, 2014/Volume XXXVII, Number 10, effective 12/17/2014 Amended by IAB November 11, 2015/Volume XXXVIII, Number 10, effective 12/16/2015 Amended by IAB July 28, 2021/Volume XLIV, Number 2, effective 9/1/2021

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