N.M. Admin. Code § 6.63.8.8

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 6.63.8.8 - REQUIREMENTS

All persons who perform athletic coaching in grades seven through 12 in public schools shall hold valid licenses in athletic coaching issued by the department and maintain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), including training in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). Certification shall include in-person, hands-on training. Schools shall verify that their coaches maintain current certification in CPR with AED training.

A. Persons seeking a level 1 license in athletic coaching pursuant to the provisions of this regulation shall:

(1) possess a high school diploma or its equivalent;

(2) complete the New Mexico activities association's (NMAA's) coaches' training program to include state competencies established by the department in 6.63.8.14 NMAC

(3) provide verification of completion of first aid training as approved by NMAA; and

(4) provide verification of current certification in CPR, including the use of an AED.

B. Persons seeking a level 2 license in athletic coaching shall:

(1) possess a valid level 1 athletic coaching license with at least three complete athletic seasons of coaching experience at level 1;

(2) submit verification by the superintendent that the coach has satisfactorily demonstrated the coaches' competencies established by the department in 6.63.8.14 NMAC;

(3) provide verification of completion of first aid training as approved by NMAA; and

(4) provide verification of current certification in CPR, including the use of an AED.

C. Persons seeking a level 3 advanced licensure in athletic coaching shall meet the following requirements:

(1) possess a valid level 2 athletic coaching license with at least three athletic seasons of coaching experience at level 2;

(2) submit verification by the superintendent that the coach has satisfactorily demonstrated the coaches' competencies established by the department in 6.63.8.14 NMAC;

(3) possess one of the following:

(a) a New Mexico teaching license with an endorsement in physical education; or

(b) an undergraduate/graduate minor in coaching consisting of at least 24 semester hours of post-secondary coursework at a regionally accredited college or university; or

(c) confirmation of successful completion of an advanced coaching principles course approved by the department;

(4) provide verification of completion of first aid training as approved by NMAA; and

(5) provide verification of current certification in CPR, including the use of an AED.

N.M. Admin. Code § 6.63.8.8

06-15-98; 6.63.8.8 NMAC - Rn, 6 NMAC 4.2.3.14.8 & A, 03-31-01; A, 03-15-06; A, 06-30-06, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVII, Issue 08, April 30, 2016, eff. 4/30/2016, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIV, Issue 14, July 31, 2023, eff. 7/31/2023