Coach - Grades 5-8 COED Swim - PS 079 Pfc. William J. Grabiarz School of Excellence B# 26-185

Buffalo Public Schools • Buffalo, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Buffalo Public School District is seeking a Grades 5-8 COED Swim Coach for PS 79 William J. Grabiarz School of Excellence for the 2026-2027 school year. Candidates must apply online and meet the required First Aid/CPR/AED requirement before applying. Physical education teachers, other certified teachers, and non-teacher coaches must meet the applicable coaching certification requirements described in the posting. 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. The position is supervised by the Athletics Director, Supervisor of Athletics, and Building Principal or Principal Designee. Salary is according to the current BTF contract; funding is pending.

Requirements

• Meet the First Aid/CPR/AED requirement before applying.
• Physical education teachers must meet the first-aid/CPR requirement before coaching.
• Other certified teachers and non-teacher coaches must complete one of the specified coaching certification pathways within the required timeframe: the New York State Coaching Certification program offered by Erie 1 BOCES or the NFHS NYS Specific Second Pathway Process.
• 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.
• Possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
• Possess knowledge of the sport’s rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques.
• Have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.

Nice To Haves

• Some experience in organized swimming at the club, select, modified, junior varsity, varsity, or college level is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the NFHS Coaches Code of Ethics and model nondiscriminatory practices.
• Take responsibility for the conduct of the team and for the philosophy and teachings of the athletic program, where applicable.
• Be available for contests and practices during the athletic season, Monday through Saturday and on some holidays.
• Supervise the use, issuance, return, cleaning, inventory, and storage of equipment, uniforms, and supplies; submit equipment and supply requests to the Athletic Director.
• Establish positive relationships with coaches, athletes, parents, and community members.
• Attend meetings called by the Athletic Director or Building Principal, and attend league, section, and coaches’ association meetings when required.
• Hold an organization meeting with athletes to explain tryouts, selection methods, cutting procedures, and the required code of conduct.
• Prepare and submit a schedule of scrimmages and non-league contests to the Athletic Director in a timely manner.
• Follow District and medical staff procedures when an athlete is injured.
• Submit initial and final team rosters to the Athletic Director and update them as needed.
• Report scores to the news media when required by the Section VI Handbook.
• Notify the Athletic Director and building staff about canceled games, scrimmages, or practices and unusual events or incidents.
• Supervise team members after practices and games until they have left the locker room, been picked up by parents, or left the building or grounds.
• Complete end-of-season reports and comply with applicable New York State Commissioner’s regulations, NYSPHSAA Section VI rules, and the BPS Interscholastic Athletic Handbook.
• Make team decisions within established policies and procedures, referring broader matters or matters within the Athletic Director’s jurisdiction for review.
• Assess athletes’ skills and monitor them during practices and competition.
• Model sportsmanlike behavior and maintain appropriate conduct toward players, officials, and spectators.
• Participate in parent’s night, banquets, award nights, pep assemblies, and other special activities.
• Distribute and maintain eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and related records.
• Attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director, Principal, or another appropriate administrator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed