[Journeyman]

You don't have to be a teacher you just have to have a req. amount of hours. I think it is around 60. If you are a good enough coach, why would it matter if you are a teacher in the school system. IMO that is rediculous. If you had a job making more money than in the school system, should you be forced to quit your job and start in the school. What does it matter where you "work" as long as you are the best candidate for the job.

Yes you have to be a certified teacher, unless, the school does not have anyone who has applied that is a cerified teacher. This being said, if a female teacher puts her name in the hat, the school must hire her before hiring someone who is not a certified teacher regardless of worthiness and credientials. Kentucky is one of the few states which require this and it is a very negative repuirement IMO. They must hire a teacher who has no experience if they apply for the job if another certified person does not apply, this is true for any sport in Ky. There are schools however that "beat the system", and are usually more successful than others. Kentucky needs to change the stipulations about being certified before you can be a head coach. Example, by law, if Vince Lombardi wanted a high school coaching job and was not a certified teacher, he would not get the job if a cerified teacher, regardless of experience or gender had applied for it. Major issue with Ky.!