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Announcement of Practicing the Profession of Sports Coach for Foreign University Graduates

Basic information

Institutional Body

MINISTRY OF CULTURE

Description

The procedure concerns the notification of intentions to work as a sports coach, for graduates of foreign universities. This procedure enables graduates of foreign universities to work as sports coaches.

At a glance

Points of ServicePoints of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Department of Coaches and Sports Instructors, MINISTRY OF CULTURE
Number of Documents0
Cost147 €
Deadline of Implementation3 months
Process Diagram

Conditions

A higher education degree from a foreign school.

Recognition of the equivalence and correspondence of the degree by the DOATAP or professional equivalence by the ATEEN.

Medical opinions/certificates.

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

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

Fees / Imposts

What you will need

Identification and signature verification means
Identification with TAXISnet codes, Identification document

  • Application - Solemn Declaration to give notification of the intention to work as a sports coach, for graduates of foreign universities.
    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 Practicing the Profession of Sports Coach for Foreign University Graduates
What you will need
1A higher education degree from a foreign school.Proof of Study
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
2An act of recognition of the equivalence and correspondence of the foreign higher education degree by DOATAP.Certificate
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
3A decision on the recognition of the professional equivalence of the degree by ATEEN.Certificate
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
4A copy of a foreign-language curriculum, accompanied by an official translation into Greek.Proof of Study
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
5An Opinion of a pathologist from a public hospital or a private doctorHealth certificate
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
6An Opinion of a radiologist from a public hospital or a private doctorHealth certificate
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
7An Opinion of a psychiatrist from a public hospital or a private doctorHealth certificate
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.Certificate
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
9A copy of the criminal record for general or judicial useCriminal Record Copy for General Use
Filed by
Ex officio (manual)Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Legislation

  • Description
    Amendment of Article 31 of Law 2725/1999, as replaced by Law 4809/2021.
    Legal references
    Link

  • Description
    This article amended the provisions of Article 31A(1)(b) of Law 2725/1999 concerning level B coaches.
    Legal references
    Link

  • Description
    Replacement of Article 31 of Law 2725/1999, which regulates the matters of sports coaches, the addition of Article 31A ‘Coach Levels’ to Law 2725/1999 and the addition of Article 31B ‘National School of Coaching’ to Law 2725/1999.
    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.
    Legal references
    Link

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

About

Process code
734244
NACE code
85.51
Description of NACE code
Sports and recreation education
Legal means of protection or appeal
Other Administrative Appeal
Rules for non-response by the competent authority and legal consequences
Tacit approval

Within 90 days, the Service may prohibit the practice of the profession if the legal conditions for doing so are not met, or if the submitted information does not show that they are met. After expiry of the aforementioned deadline, it will be presumed that the profession may be freely practised (Article 3 of Law 3919/2011). In this case, the interested party may request a certificate from the relevant administrative authority (Article 10(4) of Law 3230/2004).

Other Information

Languages supported
English

ID: 734244

Name: Announcement of Practicing the Profession of Sports Coach for Foreign University Graduates

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