15A-12.007. RiderCoaches

(1) RiderCoaches, as personnel, must complete the RiderCoach Apprentice Program (RCAP), as established by the MSF, prior to being employed by any Sponsor.

(2) Prospective RiderCoaches must comply with the following:

(a) Find a Sponsor School in their area to sponsor them.

(b) Complete a Basic Rider Course.

(c) Fill out the RiderCoach Apprentice Program Application (RCAP), HSMV Form 77058 (10/2010), incorporated by reference, copies of which may be obtained from the FRTP website (http://motorcycles.flhsmv.gov) under “Forms,” or by contacting the Florida Rider Training Program, 2900 Apalachee Parkway, Neil Kirkman Building, MS #88, Room A226, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0571. The Application should be submitted to the address listed on the Application.

(d) The RiderCoach will be placed in a RiderCoach Preparation Course (RCP).

(e) After successful completion of the RCP, the student will be a certified FRTP RiderCoach and certified by the MSF. The RiderCoach identification card will be sent to the RiderCoach by MSF.

(3) Continued FRTP certification is predicated upon successful completion of the automatic one-year probationary period, and the RiderCoach maintaining national Rider Course RiderCoach Certification, teach or team-teach a minimum of one complete Basic Rider Course annually, and attend one FRTP RiderCoach Update in a certification period (two years). Updates will not be more than 30 months apart.

(4) RiderCoaches trained outside Florida can gain FRTP certification by doing the following:

(a) Contact Course Sponsor in the area you want to teach and discuss the possibility of employment.

(b) If Sponsor School agrees to employment, complete a RiderCoach Personal Information Qualification Form (provided by Sponsor School), HSMV Form 77122 (10/2010), incorporated by reference for administration of the FRTP Program, copies of which may be obtained from the FRTP website (http://motorcycles.flhsmv.gov) under “Forms,” or by contacting the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Driver Education and DUI Programs, Florida Rider Training Program, 2900 Apalachee Parkway, Neil Kirkman Building, MS #88, Room A226, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0571. The Form will then need to be submitted to the appropriate Regional Coordinator.

(c) The Sponsor can use the RiderCoach, with a current FRTP certified RiderCoach, for two classes before they are observed.

(d) The RiderCoach must be observed by an FRTP certified RiderCoach Trainer (RCT).

(e) The RiderCoach must attend the next available FRTP update. Updates must be within six months of observation.

(f) All new FRTP certified RiderCoaches will be placed on probationary status for one year.

(5) The Sponsors shall employ only RiderCoaches who are certified by FRTP and MSF, or the ESC.

(6) RiderCoaches and Sponsors must adhere to the professional standards adopted by FRTP as established by the MSF and the ESC; FRTP Rules of Professional Conduct, HSMV Form 72201 (10/2010), incorporated by reference, copies of which may be obtained from the FRTP website (http://motorcycles.flhsmv.gov) under “Forms,” or by contacting the Florida Rider Training Program, 2900 Apalachee Parkway, Neil Kirkman Building, MS #88, Room A226, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0571.

(7) RiderCoaches trained in another state, must, prior to teaching in Florida, complete a BRC RiderCoach Information Sheet, and submit their driver’s record and a copy of their MSF RiderCoach Card to the area Regional Coordinator. They must also attend a RiderCoach update within six months of evaluation.

(8) RiderCoaches must maintain their certification and a valid driver license with a motorcycle endorsement.

(9) RiderCoaches must sign and abide by the FRTP’s RiderCoach Rules of Professional Conduct, teach or team-teach a minimum of one complete BRC or S/TEP annually, attend one FRTP RiderCoach Update and one professional development activity or any activity that requires them to be in student or learning position, within their certification period (two years).

(10) RiderCoaches must recertify with MSF on-line every two years and must forward proof of recertification to Sponsors.

(11) RiderCoaches shall ensure that no assistance is given any student in a manner that provides unfair advantage in passing the skills and/or knowledge tests. RiderCoaches cannot conduct tests for their relatives.

(12) RiderCoaches can also gain Florida certification by completing the FRTP Intern/Mentoring Program.

(a) For RiderCoaches who were initially trained at an FRTP sponsored RiderCoach Preparation Course (RCP) or Sidecar and Trike Education program (S/TEP), certification is automatic upon completion of the Intern/Mentoring Program.

(b) RiderCoaches seeking Florida certification must complete the Intern/Mentoring Program and attend an FRTP Update. Both must be completed within 9 months of applying for FRTP certification.

1. RiderCoach candidates will automatically be entered into the Intern/Mentoring Program when they successfully completed the RCP.

2. Under the Intern/Mentoring Program, new RiderCoaches and those seeking Florida certification will be required to team-teach a minimum of three Basic Rider Courses (BRC) with an FRTP recognized RiderCoach.

3. An Internship Report – RiderCoach Mentor Form, HSMV Form 77079 (10/2010), incorporated by reference, copies of which may be obtained from the FRTP website (http://motorcycles.flhsmv.gov) under “Forms,” or by contacting the Florida Rider Training Program, 2900 Apalachee Parkway, Neil Kirkman Building, MS #88, Room A226, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0571. A Form will need to be completed for each class. The RiderCoach Intern will also need to complete a RiderCoach Intern Form, HSMV Form 77078 (10/2010), incorporated by reference, copies of which may be obtained from the FRTP website (http://motorcycles.flhsmv.gov) under “Forms,” or by contacting the Florida Rider Training Program, 2900 Apalachee Parkway, Neil Kirkman Building, MS #88, Room A226, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0571. This Form will need to be completed for each class. Completed forms will be sent to the e-mail or mailing address on the forms.

4. Once FRTP receives all of the forms listed in subparagraph (12)(b)3., above, the candidate will gain full FRTP RiderCoach certification.

Rulemaking Authority 322.02(6), 322.0255(6) FS. Law Implemented 322.0255, 322.12(5)(a) FS. History–New 1-9-11.