Iowa Admin. Code r. 571-12.64 - Certified coach or instructor requirements and responsibilities
(1)
Registration procedure. The certified coach or instructor
applicant must register with the applicable program and meet the minimum
requirements in subrule 12.64(2). The applicant shall completely and accurately
fill out the registration form.
(2)
Minimum requirements. Failure to meet the following
requirements shall result in the denial of the applicant's registration. The
applicant shall be notified of the denial by the program coordinator .
a.
Minimum age. The
applicant must meet the minimum age of the program.
(1) For archery, certified coaches must be 18
years of age.
(2) For rifle and
pistol, certified head coaches must be 21 years of age. Certified assistant
coaches must be at least 18 years of age.
(3) For shotgun, certified head coaches must
be 21 years of age. Certified assistant coaches must be 18 years of
age.
b.
Training. The applicant must satisfactorily pass a designated
training course.
c.
Background check. The applicant must authorize a background
check that includes, but may not be limited to, a criminal history check. A
record of a felony conviction will disqualify the applicant. A record of a
misdemeanor conviction (not including simple misdemeanors under Iowa Code
chapter 321) within the last three years may disqualify the
applicant.
d.
Fish and
wildlife violation check. The applicant may be disqualified if the
applicant has accumulated any habitual offender points pursuant to rule
571-15.6 (483A) within the last five years or had a license suspended by a court
of law or the department.
(3)
Certified coach or instructor
responsibilities. A certified coach or instructor has the following
responsibilities:
a. Complete required data
management and reporting, including updating and maintaining athlete and coach
information in the online data management systems, recording shooting sports
competitions and results, and recording volunteer coaching hours when
required.
b. Follow all applicable
administrative rules, policies, and procedures as set forth by the department
for the specified shooting sports program.
c. Follow any applicable national program or
state-specific program rules or policies including but not limited to
handbooks, rules, and sportsmanship contracts.
d. Represent the department and associated
program in a professional and positive manner that supports the department's
goals and mission, and avoid even the appearance of impropriety while
instructing or coaching athletes or students.
e. Recruit students and volunteer coaches for
shooting sports teams.
f. Actively
promote shooting sports.
g.
Maintain order and discipline on the shooting sports team, model good
sportsmanship, and ensure safe handling practices of the relevant shooting
sports equipment at all times.
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