Coach - Varsity Girls Basketball - PS 304 Hutchinson Central Technical High School RB# 26-092

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 role requires adherence to the NFHS Coaches Code of Ethics, modeling non-discriminatory practices, and assuming complete responsibility for the conduct and philosophy of the team. The coach will be available for contests and practices from Monday through Saturday and some holidays, and will supervise the use, issuance, return, cleaning, inventory, and storage of equipment and uniforms. The coach must also establish positive relationships with coaches, athletes, parents, and community members, attend required meetings, and conduct an organization meeting with athletes to explain try-outs, selection methods, and the code of conduct. Additionally, the coach will prepare and submit schedules, follow procedures for athlete injuries, submit rosters, report scores, notify administration of cancellations or incidents, and supervise team members after practices/games. The coach must comply with all policies and procedures outlined in relevant handbooks and regulations, make decisions within established policies, and assess player skills while modeling sports-like behavior. Participation in special activities like parent's night and banquets is expected, along with performing support tasks such as 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.
Must meet the FIRST AID/CPR/AED requirement prior to applying for this position.
A person who holds a valid certificate to teach physical education may coach any sport in any school, but first must meet the first aid/CPR requirement prior to coaching.
Other Certified Teachers and Non-Teacher Coaches must complete one of the two pathways within the specified time frame: 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.
Assuming responsibility for the philosophy and teachings of the entire athletic program, if applicable.
Being available for contests and practices at the start of the athletic season, Monday through Saturday and some holidays.
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 for athlete injuries.
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/grounds.
Completing end of season reports.
Complying with all policies and procedures outlined in regulations and handbooks.
Making decisions regarding their 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.
Participating in special activities such as 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.