At a glance
Points of service
Digital provision points
Number of required documents
Fees
147 €
Deadline of completion
3 months
Description
Basic information
Competent body
Service / organizational unit of a authority entity
Provided to
Related links
Notes
Last update
03/12/2024
Application
Application Type
Submission by:
Submitted by:
Title
Notes:
What you will need
Means of authentication, identification and signature
Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
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Photocopy of degree or diploma from a recognised coaching school abroad ...
Proof of Study
Photocopy of degree or diploma from a recognised coaching school abroad
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
Notes: Stage 1 supporting documents.
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2
Photocopy of the course curriculum ...
Proof of Study
Photocopy of the course curriculum
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
Notes: Stage 1 supporting documents.
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3
Official translation of the degree or diploma in Greek ...
Translation
Official translation of the degree or diploma in Greek
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
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4
Official translation of the course curriculum in Greek ...
Translation
Official translation of the course curriculum in Greek
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
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5
5
Medical opinion of a general medical practitioner from a public hospital or a private doctor ...
Expert Evaluation
Medical opinion of a general medical practitioner from 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
Notes: Stage 2 supporting documents.
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6
Medical opinion of a radiologist from a public hospital or a private doctor ...
Expert Evaluation
Medical opinion of a radiologist from 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
Notes: Stage 2 supporting documents.
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7
Medical opinion of a psychiatrist from a public hospital or a private doctor ...
Expert Evaluation
Medical opinion of a psychiatrist from 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
Notes: Stage 2 supporting documents.
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8
A training diploma or first aid certificate, issued by an accredited organisation, evidencing comple ...
Certification
A training diploma or first aid certificate, issued by an accredited organisation, evidencing completion of a programme providing at least training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of automated external defibrillators
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
Notes: Stage 2 supporting documents.
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9
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent or higher qualification ...
Proof of Study
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent or higher qualification
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
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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
Notes: Stage 2 supporting documents.
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11
Speedboat driver’s licence, if the sport is water skiing ...
Permit (conditional)
Speedboat driver’s licence, if the sport is water skiing
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
Notes: Stage 2 supporting documents.
Document submitted under requirements: Yes
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Copy of the criminal record for general or judicial use ...
Criminal Record Copy for General Use (ex officio)
Copy of the criminal record for general or judicial use
Relevant link: Link
Submission by: Ex officio (manual), Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Notes: Stage 2 supporting documents.
Requirements
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1
Possession of passwords to enter software
The applicant shall be a TAXISnet code holder.
Link Link
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2
Educational
Possession of a degree or diploma from a recognised international coaching school.
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3
Administrative
Opinion of the competent committee on the equivalence and correspondence or the professional equivalence of a degree or diploma of a foreign coaching school with a coaching school diploma of the General Secretariat of Sports, in accordance with the criteria listed in no. prot.: 557924/2022 Decision of the Deputy Minister.
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4
Medical
Submission of the required medical opinions.
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Educational
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent or higher qualification.
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Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses
There must have been no final conviction for the offences referred to in Article 3(1)(b) and (c) of Law 2725/1999, as currently in force.
Fees
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1
Sports coach
147 €
e-Administrative Fee code 1414
Cost Calculation One-off
Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Hellenic Post
Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee
Fee Link Link
Related
Means of redress or appeal:
OtherAdministrative appeal
Rules concerning a lack of reply from the competent authority and the legal consequences for the use:
Tacit approval
NACE
- 85.51 Sports and recreation education
Output & Results
Output
Steps
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1
Commencement of the procedure
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2
Stage 1: receipt of the application and registration
Responsible for Implementation Other
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description The interested party shall submit the application accompanied by the necessary supporting documents for Stage 1 to the General Secretariat of Sports or a Citizens’ Service Centre – Single Point of Contact.
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Stage 1: electronic receipt of the application and supporting documents
Μethod of Implementation Software action
Description The application is registered and received by the Department of Coaches and Sports Instructors.
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4
Completeness check – forwarding of the file to the Equivalence Committee
Responsible for Implementation Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation Inspection
Description The Department of Coaches and Sports Instructors shall check the completeness of the supporting documents and, if complete, forward the file to the Equivalence Committee. Otherwise it will request additional information.
Notes Stage 1.
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5
Review of the file by the Equivalence Committee
Responsible for Implementation Collective body
Μethod of Implementation Inspection
Description The committee shall review the supporting documents and express an opinion on the equivalency and correspondence of the diploma it has examined or its professional equivalence.
Notes Stage 1.
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Notification of the interested party
Responsible for Implementation Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description The Department of Coaches and Sports Instructors Sports shall prepare a notification document for issue to the interested party following the opinion expressed the Equivalence Committee. If the Committee’s opinion is favourable, the applicant will be invited to submit the supporting documents for Stage 2.
Notes This step is carried out by an Audit and Evaluation Committee.
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Commencement of Stage 2
Description Issuance of a decision announcing the results of the notice to submit applications by the competent department of the region.
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Stage 2: Submission of supporting documents with a new application
Responsible for Implementation Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description The interested party shall submit Stage 2 supporting documents to the General Secretariat for Sports or to a Citizens’ Service Centre – Single Point of Contact.
Notes Relevant processing body: Secretariat and Public Information Department of the Directorate for Sports Support.
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Electronic filing of supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation Software action
Description Stage 2 documents are accepted by the Department of Coaches and Sports Instructors.
Notes Stage 2.
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Correctness and completeness check – Notification
Responsible for Implementation Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation Inspection
Description The Department of Sports Coaches and Instructors shall check that the supporting documents are correct and complete, search (ex officio) for a copy of the applicant’s criminal record, and shall draw up a notification document to be sent to the person concerned, which shall be countersigned and forwarded to the Director of Competitive Sports.
Notes Stage 2.
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Preliminary signature of the notification document by the Director
Responsible for Implementation Competent Director
Μethod of Implementation Signature
Description The Director of Competitive Sports shall sign the notification and forward it for signature to the Director-General of Sports Organisation.
Notes Stage 2.
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Signature of the notification document by the Director-General
Responsible for Implementation Competent General Director
Μethod of Implementation Signature
Description The Director-General of Sports Organisation shall sign the notification document.
Notes Stage 2.
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Registration in the digital register of coaches and processing of the notification document
Responsible for Implementation Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description The Department of Sports Coaches and Instructors shall enroll the interested party in the electronic register of coaches and shall issue a document notifying them of the fact. A copy of this notification document shall also be forwarded to the relevant sports federation, and to the respective coaches’ association or federation.
Notes Stage 2.
Other information
Official title
Languages supported
Ways of provision
Legislation
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Law 4908/2022 (Government Gazette 52/Α) Articles 50
Description Amendment of Article 31(2)(3) and (4) of Law 2725/1999, as this article was replaced by Law 4809/2021.
Legal references Link
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Law 4809/2021 (Government Gazette 102/Α) Articles 36, 37
Description Replacement of Article 31 of Law 2725/1999 by which matters pertaining to coaches are regulated.
Legal references Link
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Joint Ministerial Decision 364/2013 (Government Gazette 18/Β)
Description Simplification and integration in the Civil Service Centres (K.E.P.) operating as Single Service Centres (C.E.) procedures of the General Secretariat of Sports, in accordance with Directive 2006/123/EC.
Legal references Link
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Ministerial Decision 557924/2022 (Government Gazette 6026/Β)
Description Establishment and determination of the work of the Equivalence Committee.
Legal references Link