Coach - Grades 5-8 COED Swim -- RPS 032 Bennett Park Montessori B# 26-184

Buffalo Public Schools•Buffalo, NY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buffalo Public School District is seeking a Grades 5–8 coed swim coach for PS 32 Bennett Park Montessori for the 2026–2027 school year. Candidates must apply online and meet the required first aid/CPR/AED qualification before applying. Coaches must also satisfy the applicable New York State coaching certification pathway unless they hold a valid physical education teaching certificate. Applicants 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. Compensation is provided under the current BTF contract, subject to funding.

Requirements

Meet the First Aid/CPR/AED requirement before applying.
Hold a valid physical education teaching certificate, or complete one of the specified coaching certification pathways within the applicable 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.
Know the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of swimming.
Be able 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

Follow the NFHS Coaches Code of Ethics and model nondiscriminatory practices.
Take responsibility for team conduct and, where applicable, the philosophy and teachings of the athletic program.
Be available for practices and contests during the athletic season, Monday through Saturday and on some holidays.
Supervise the issuance, return, cleaning, inventory, use, and storage of equipment, uniforms, and supplies; submit equipment and supply requests to the Athletic Director.
Build 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 explaining tryouts, selection methods, cutting procedures, and the applicable code of conduct.
Prepare and submit a timely schedule of scrimmages and non-league contests to the Athletic Director.
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 news media when required under 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 or premises or have been picked up by parents.
Complete end-of-season reports and comply with applicable NYS Commissioner’s regulations, NYSPHSAA Section VI rules, and the BPS Interscholastic Athletic Handbook.
Make team-level decisions consistent with established policies and refer broader matters or issues within the Athletic Director’s jurisdiction for review.
Assess players’ skills and monitor them during practices and competition.
Model sportsmanlike behavior and maintain appropriate conduct toward players, officials, and spectators.
Participate in special activities, including parents’ night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
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.