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Announcement of the exercise of the profession of sports coach for graduates of SEFAA or TEFAA, IEK, GSS or UEFA coaching schools

Basic information

Institutional Body

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SPORTS AND RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS

Description

The procedure concerns the announcement of practising as a coach of athletes by graduates of School of Physical Education and Sports Science (SEFA or TEFA), IEK, General Secretariat of Sports (GSS) or UEFA coaching schools. This procedure allows graduates of SEFAA or TEFAA, IEK, General Secretariat of Sports (GSS) or UEFA coaching schools to practise as sports coaches.

At a glance

Points of ServicePoints of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Department of Sports Coaches and Instructors.
Digital provision points
Number of Documents0
Cost147 €
Deadline of Implementation3 months
Process Diagram

Conditions

University degree from a school or department of physical education and sports (SEFAA or TEFAA) with a principal or primary or secondary specialisation in a particular sport or in a sport that the applicant has successfully learned as a course on the basis of the transcript.

Diploma from a coaching school of the GSS or the National School of Coaches and, in the case of graduates of coaching schools of the GSS before 2016, a secondary school leaving certificate.

Vocational education and training diploma at level five (5) of the National Qualifications Framework referred to in Article 25 of Law 4186/2013 or an equivalent qualification awarded to graduates of Vocational Training Institutes (IEK) with a specialisation in the sport or sport sector concerned.

Diploma from a coaching school referred to in Article 31B(5) of Law 2725/1999 of at least UEFA B level as regards football and a secondary school leaving certificate or equivalent or higher qualification.

There must be no irrevocable conviction for the offences referred to in Article 3(1)(b) and (c) of Law 2725/1999.

Submission of the required medical opinions.

Possession of a training diploma or certificate in first aid from an accredited training centre.

Fees / Imposts

What you will need

  • Application - Solemn Declaration announcing the profession of of sports coach.
    Filed by
    Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
    Applicant status
    Persons
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Announcement of the exercise of the profession of sports coach for graduates of SEFAA or TEFAA, IEK, GSS or UEFA coaching schools
What you will need
1SEFAA or TEFAA degree and diploma of a principal or primary or secondary specialisation or a SEFAA or TEFAA degree and a transcript showing the teaching of the course or a SEFAA or TEFAA degree and a certificate from the relevant sports federation attesting to seven (7) years of athletic experience in the highest category of the sport.Proof of Study
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
2Diploma from a coaching school of the GSS or the National School of Coaches and, in the case of graduates of coaching schools before 2016, a secondary school leaving certificate or an equivalent or a higher degree.Proof of Study
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
3Vocational education and training diploma at level five (5) of the National Qualifications Framework referred to in Article 25 of Law 4186/2013 or an equivalent qualification awarded to graduates of Vocational Training Institutes (IEK) with a specialisation in the sport or sport sector concerned.Proof of Study
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
4Diploma from a coaching school of at least UEFA B level as regards football and a secondary school leaving certificate or equivalent or higher qualification.Proof of Study
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
5Medical opinion of a general practitioner from either a public hospital or a private doctor.Expert Evaluation
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
6Medical opinion of a radiologist from either a public hospital or a private doctor.Expert Evaluation
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
7Medical opinion of a psychiatrist from either a public hospital or a private doctor.Expert Evaluation
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
8A training diploma or certificate in first aid, issued by an accredited training organisation, showing at least training in a cardiopulmonary resuscitation programme and the use of automatic external defibrillators.Certification
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
9Copy of criminal record for general or judicial use.Criminal Record Copy for General Use
Filed by
Ex officio (manual)Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Notes
Sought ex officio if issued by national authorities. Alternatively, for faster processing of the request, the applicant may obtain a copy of the criminal record via the website www.gov.gr.
10Photocopy of identity card.Identification document
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons

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Legislation

  • Description
    Amendment of Article 31(2)(3) and (4) of Law 2725/1999, as the article was replaced by Law 4809/2021.
    Legal references
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  • Description
    Amendment of Article 31A(1b) of Law 2725/1999.
    Legal references
    Link

  • Description
    Replacement of Article 31 ‘Coach’ of Law 2725/1999, addition of Article 31A ‘Level of Coaches’ to Law 2725/1999, and addition of Article 31B ‘National School of Coaches’ to Law 2725/1999.
    Legal references
    Link

  • Description
    Amendment of Joint Ministerial Decision 364/10-1-2013.
    Legal references
    Link

  • Description
    Simplification and inclusion in the Citizens’ Service Centres (KEP) operating as Points of Single Contact (PSCs) within the remit of the General Secretariat of Sports, in application of Directive 2006/123/EC.
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    Link

About

Process code
225771
NACE code
85.51
Description of NACE code
Sports and recreation education
Legal means of protection or appeal
Other Administrative appeal

Within the period of ninety (90) days, the General Secretariat of Sports may prohibit the pursuit of the profession provided that the person concerned does not obtain the legal conditions or does not obtain assistance from the evidence submitted; after the expiry of that period it is presumed that the person concerned freely pursues the profession of coach (Article 3 of Law No 3919/2011). In such a case, the person concerned may request a certificate from the General Secretariat of Sports (see Article 10 of Law No 3230/2004).

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Languages supported
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ID: 225771

Name: Announcement of the exercise of the profession of sports coach for graduates of SEFAA or TEFAA, IEK, GSS or UEFA coaching schools

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