New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 5 - COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Chapter 52 - VOLUNTEER COACHES' SAFETY ORIENTATION AND TRAINING SKILLS PROGRAMS
Subchapter 1 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR VOLUNTEER COACHES' SAFETY ORIENTATION AND TRAINING SKILLS PROGRAMS
Section 5:52-1.1 - Introduction

(a) The minimum standards set forth in this subchapter identify the major topics that must be addressed in volunteer coaching/managing/officiating programs for a safety orientation and training skills program required for civil immunity according to N.J.S.A. 2A:62-6et seq. The topics must be presented within the context of an educational program that addresses the perspective of the specific population(s) of athletes served (for example, young, senior, disabled, novice, and skilled athletes).

(b) In order to be covered by the provisions for civil immunity as prescribed by New Jersey P.L. 1988, c. 87 (N.J.S.A. 2A:62A-6et seq.), the volunteer athletic coach, manager, or official must attend a safety orientation and skills training program of at least a three-hour duration that meets the minimum standards set forth in this subchapter. The programs may be provided by local recreation departments, non-profit organizations, and national/state sports training organizations. The standards apply to all volunteer athletic programs in New Jersey regardless of population served.

(c) Any organization providing a safety orientation and skills training program pursuant to these rules, shall issue a certificate of participation to each participant who successfully completes the program.