282—22.8(256) Activities administration authorization.

1. 22.8(1)  Requirements. Applicants for the activities administration authorization will meet the following requirements:

   1. a. Degree. A baccalaureate degree or higher related to athletics, physical education or a related field is required. Additional degree areas may be considered at the discretion of the executive director.

   2. b. Credit hours. Applicants will complete credit hours or courses offered by the Leadership Training Institute (LTI) from the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association in the following areas:

      1. (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. (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. (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. (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. (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. (6) Successful completion of concussion training approved by the Iowa high school athletic association or Iowa girls high school athletic union.
2. 22.8(2)  Validity. The activities administration authorization is valid for five years.

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

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