Coach - JV Boys Basketball - PS 305 McKinley High School RB# 26-079

Buffalo Public Schools•Buffalo, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. The coach must adhere to the NFHS Coaches Code of Ethics, model non-discriminatory practices, and assume complete responsibility for the conduct of their team. The role involves supervising equipment, establishing positive relationships, attending meetings, conducting organization meetings, preparing schedules, and following procedures for athlete injuries. The coach will also be responsible for submitting rosters, reporting scores, notifying administration of any changes or incidents, and supervising team members after practices/games. Compliance with all policies and procedures outlined in the NYS Commissioners regulations, NYSPHSAA Section VI, and BPS Interscholastic Athletic Handbook is required. The coach will make decisions regarding their team within established policies but will defer broader scope decisions to the Athletic Director. They will assess player skills, monitor players during competition and practice, model sports-like behavior, and participate in special activities like parent's night and banquets. Support tasks include distributing and maintaining eligibility forms and emergency data cards. The coach will also attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance, and perform any other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Some experience in organized basketball at the club, select, modified, junior varsity, varsity or college level preferred.
Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
Must possess knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.
Candidates must be employed by the Board of Education in accordance with Article XII-G of the Master Contract between the Buffalo Board of Education and the Buffalo Teacher’s Federation.
Current First Aid, CPR, AED certifications at the time of application submission.
If a certified teacher, must meet the FIRST AID/CPR/AED requirement prior to applying.
Other Certified Teachers and Non-Teacher Coaches must complete the New York State Coaching Certification program offered by Erie 1 BOCES or NFHS NYS Specific Second Pathway Process.

Nice To Haves

Some experience in organized basketball at the club, select, modified, junior varsity, varsity or college level.

Responsibilities

Coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques.
Adhering to the NFHS Coaches Code of Ethics.
Modeling non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
Assuming complete responsibility for the conduct of their team.
Supervising the use, issuance, return, cleaning, inventory, and storage of equipment, uniforms, and supplies.
Submitting equipment and supply requests to the Athletic Director.
Establishing positive relationships with coaches, athletes, parents, and community members.
Attending meetings called by the Athletic Director or Building Principal.
Attending league, section, and coaches’ association meetings when required.
Conducting an organization meeting with the athletes to explain try-outs, methods of selection, cutting procedures, and code of conduct.
Preparing and submitting a schedule of scrimmages and non-league contests to the Athletic Director.
Following established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
Submitting initial and final roster to the Athletic Director and updating as necessary.
Reporting scores to news media when required.
Notifying the Athletic Director and Building staff of any canceled games, scrimmages or practices and any unusual events or incidents.
Supervising team members after practices/games until all have left the locker room, been picked up by parents, or left the building and/or grounds.
Completing end of season reports.
Complying with all policies and procedures outlined in the NYS Commissioners regulations, NYSPHSAA Section VI and BPS Interscholastic Athletic Handbook.
Making decisions regarding his/her particular team, in keeping with established policies and procedures.
Assessing player’s skills, monitoring players during competition and practice.
Modeling sports-like behavior and maintaining appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
Participating in special activities that include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
Performing support tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records.
Attending staff development meetings, clinics and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
Performing any other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director & Principal or other appropriate administrator.