Directions for Applying for a First Activities Administrator Authorization

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BoEE Online Application System Directions

Note: Individuals who hold an education degree and a valid teaching license may serve as an activities director (AD) without this authorization. This authorization is intended for individuals who do not hold an education degree or teaching license but wish to serve as an AD in a school setting.

Before You Begin

The following requirements need to be met and have the appropriate documentation:

  1. 21 years of age

  2. A baccalaureate degree or higher in any field

  3. Concussion training and certificate from the National Federation of High Schools (not the Heads-Up version)
  4. Mandatory reporter training for child abuse and completion certificate
  5. Course work from the NIAAA Leadership Training Institute (LTI) or college semester credit coursework in the following areas:
    1. LTC 506 Legal Issues II (Title IX and Sexual Harassment) AND LTC 508 Legal Issues III – (Hazing, Constitutional Law, Disabilities Law, Employment Law & Labor Law) meets Chapter 22 requirements of courses 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. LTC 501 Guiding Foundations and Philosophies meets Chapter 22 requirements of a course relating to knowledge and understanding of activities administration foundations including philosophy, leadership, professional programs and activities administration principles, strategies and methods.
    3. LTC 502 Strategies for Organizational Management and LTC 504 Legal Issues I (Liability for Sports Injuries and Risk Management) meets Chapter 22 requirements of courses 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. LTC 503 Enhancing Organizational Management meets Chapter 22 requirements of a course relating to knowledge and understanding of the role of the techniques and theory of coaching concepts and strategies for interscholastic budget and concepts and strategies for interscholastic fundraising.
    5. LTC 508 Legal Issues III – (Hazing, Constitutional Law, Disabilities Law, Employment Law & Labor Law) meets Chapter 22 requirements of a 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. Verification of Citizenship or Work Authorization
    1. U.S. Citizens must provide one of the following:
      1. A valid U.S. passport; or
      2. A valid driver's license and Social Security card.
    2. Non-U.S. Citizens must provide documentation verifying their legal presence in the United States and authorization to work in the United States.

Completing the Online Application

  1. Go to the Apply webpage under Educator Licensure
    1. Have your folder number ready if you already hold a license
    2. Use the License Search if you are unsure of your folder number or unsure if you have one
  2. From the Apply webpage, select either:

    1. Create a new account (if you have never used our online application system)

      or

    2. Log In (if you already have an account)
  3. Once you have created an account or logged in, select New Application or Renew
  4. Confirm your profile information and select Apply for a new License
  5. Select the professional area in which you are applying: Authorizations
  6. Select the application: First Activities Administrator Authorization
  7. The system will now have you:
    1. Agree to creating an application, read through the instructions and scroll to the red X’s.
    2. Complete a checklist
      1. This is where you will agree to FBI fingerprinting and click on BOEE Instructions for using Fieldprint to schedule your appointment. Note: There is a code in the instructions you will need.
      2. It is important to read each checklist question so you create an accurate application.
    3. Upload the required documents.
    4. Pay the fees/Submit application.