ΔΔ: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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• At a Glance
• Basic information
• Application
• What you will need
• Requirements
• Fees
• Related
• Output
• Steps
• Digital steps
• Other information
• Feedback
• Legislation
• Categories
• Show Procedure
  • Steps
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At a glance

Points of service

Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Department of Sports Coaches and Instructors.

Digital provision points

• General Secretariat of Sports – Coaches’ applications
• EUGO portal (information only)

Number of required documents

6 + (

1

)

Fees

147 €

Deadline of completion

3 months

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.

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SPORTS AND RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS

Service / organizational unit of a authority entity

Department of Sports Coaches and Instructors.

Provided to

Athletes / Coaches

Related links

Validity duration

5 years

Last update

01/04/2026

Application

Application Type

Application / Solemn Declaration

Submission by:

Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by:

Persons

Title

Application - Solemn Declaration announcing the profession of of sports coach.

What you will need

Print

Requirements

Fees

Related

Means of redress 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).

NACE

• 85.51 Sports and recreation education

Output & Results

Output

Registry update, Document Production

Steps

Digital steps

Other information

Alternative titles

Permission to engage in a professional of sports coaches for School graduates or Physical Education and Sports Science (SEFA or TEFA), IEK, SGU or UEFA

Official title

Announcement of Occupational Sports Coach for SEF or TEFA graduates, IEK, SGP or UEFA

Languages supported

Greek, English

Ways of provision

Establishment

Legislation

Categories

Τype of procedure

Announcements

Trigger

Applied for

Trigger (submission method)

Application (handwritten), Application (digital)

Life events

Licences and compliance, Sport

Type

Outgoing

End of Process

Ιndefinite

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   Supporting document

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. 147.00 147.00 6 0 1

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1 Educational 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.

No No

2 Educational 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.

Yes Yes

3 Educational 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.

Yes Yes

4 Educational 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.

Yes Yes

5 Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses There must be no irrevocable conviction for the offences referred to in Article 3(1)(b) and (c) of Law 2725/1999.

No No

6 Medical Submission of the required medical opinions.

No No

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

No No

1 Sports coach 147 €

e-Administrative Fee code 1414

Cost Calculation One-off

Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (web banking), Digital (debit / credit card)

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/welcome.htm

No

1 SEFAA 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

SEFAA 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.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 2825

2 Diploma 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

Diploma 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.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

Alternative document of: 1

Yes 2825

3 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. Proof of Study

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.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

Alternative document of: 1

Yes 2825

4 Diploma 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

Diploma from a coaching school of at least UEFA B level as regards football and a secondary school leaving certificate or equivalent or higher qualification.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

Alternative document of: 1

Yes 2825

5 Medical opinion of a general practitioner from either a public hospital or a private doctor. Expert Evaluation

Medical opinion of a general practitioner from either a public hospital or a private doctor.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 8520

6 Medical opinion of a radiologist from either a public hospital or a private doctor. Expert Evaluation

Medical opinion of a radiologist from either a public hospital or a private doctor.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 8520

7 Medical opinion of a psychiatrist from either a public hospital or a private doctor. Expert Evaluation

Medical opinion of a psychiatrist from either a public hospital or a private doctor.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 8520

8 A 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

A 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.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 8619

9 Copy of criminal record for general or judicial use. Disposal permit

Copy of criminal record for general or judicial use.

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/dikaiosune/poiniko-metroo/antigrapho-poinikou-metroou

Submission 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.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 4750

10 Photocopy of identity card. Identification document

Photocopy of identity card.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 2244

Law 50 4908 2022 52 Α

Description Amendment of Article 31(2)(3) and (4) of Law 2725/1999, as the article was replaced by Law 4809/2021.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20220100052

Law 63 4818 2021 124 Α

Description Amendment of Article 31A(1b) of Law 2725/1999.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20210100124

Law 36, 37, 38 4809 2021 102 Α

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 https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20210100102

Joint Ministerial Decision 8639 2013 963 Β

Description Amendment of Joint Ministerial Decision 364/10-1-2013.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20130200963

Joint Ministerial Decision 364 2013 18 Β

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 https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20130200018

1 Commencement of procedure

No No

0 0

2 Submission of an application

Responsible for Implementation Other

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The applicant must submit the application, together with the necessary supporting documents, to the General Secretariat of Sports or the KEP/PSC.

Notes If the application is submitted to the KEP/PSC, the employee receiving it shall carry out a completeness check and, if it is complete, forward it to the General Secretariat of Sports. If this is not the case, they will request additional information.

Yes No

PT2H PT2H

1

3 Electronic submission of applications and supporting documents

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Yes No

PT15M PT15M

1

4 Registration and forwarding of application

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description If the application is submitted to the GSS, either in hard copy or by email, the application shall be registered and forwarded to the Directorate for Competitive Sports and then to the Department of Sports Coaches and Instructors.

Notes Competent processing body: Secretariat and Public Information Department of the Directorate for Sports Support.

No No

P2D P2D

5 Vetting of correctness and completeness – Drawing up of response document

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Inspection

Description Tthe Department of Sports Coaches and Instructors checks the correctness and completeness of the supporting documents, seeks (ex officio) a copy of the criminal record and draws up a draft response notifying the applicant of their inclusion in the register of coaches and the level of coaching they are authorised to practise as a coach. The draft document shall be countersigned by the Head of Department and forwarded for endorsement to the Director of Competitive Sports.

No No

P10D P10D

6 Signing of draft document by Director

Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

Μethod of Implementation Signature

Description The Director of Competitive Sports signs the draft document and forwards it for signature to the Director-General for Sports Organisation.

No No

P2D P2D

7 Signature of draft document by Director-General

Responsible for Implementation Competent General Director

Μethod of Implementation Signature

Description The Director-General for Sports Organisation signs the draft document.

No No

P2D P2D

8 Entry in the register and processing of the response document

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The Department of Sports Coaches and Instructors enters the applicant in the digital register of coaches and sends them the response document, forwarding a copy to the sports federation concerned, as well as to the relevant coaches’ association or federation.

No No

P1D P1D

https://eservices.gga.gov.gr/cases/aitiseis-proponiton/ General Secretariat of Sports – Coaches’ applications

Coaches / Schools

https://gga.gov.gr/athlimata/2016-10-11-07-33-19 Coaches / Schools