Odyssey/Olympia Modified Baseball Coach

Greece Central School District • Olympia, NY

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About The Position

Coach Spring 2026-2027 for the Odyssey/Olympia Modified Baseball program at Greece Central School District. Coaches must meet the stated certification, safety-training, and coursework requirements. The district’s coaching selection process considers coaching experience, prior performance, communication skills, and the ability to build and oversee athletic programs and coaching staff. Applicants must submit an online application and, where applicable, a completed Coaching Information Sheet. New employees must be fingerprinted and cleared for employment through the New York State Education Department before beginning work; the employee is responsible for the $104.50 fingerprinting fee.

Requirements

• A valid New York State teaching certificate in Physical Education (K–12) or another classroom subject area, a Professional Coaching Certificate, or eligibility for a Temporary Coaching License.
• Valid and acceptable First Aid, CPR, and AED certificates for coaches at the time of appointment.
• Complete Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse, SAVE, DASA, and Concussion coursework before appointment as a coach.
• Willingness to enroll in and complete Coaching Course Options within the first two years of coaching.
• New employees must be fingerprinted and cleared for employment through the NYS Education Department before employment begins; the employee is responsible for the $104.50 fingerprinting fee.
• Applicants must complete and submit the online application. The Coaching Information Sheet must also be completed, signed, and submitted unless the applicant is a returning GCSD coach who has had no paid outside coaching since last coaching with GCSD.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and positively with students and parents.

Nice To Haves

• Years of overall coaching experience.
• Years of coaching experience in baseball.
• Coaching experience at various levels, including youth organizations, modified, junior varsity, and/or varsity.
• Strong performance in previous coaching positions.

Responsibilities

• Coach the Spring 2026-2027 modified baseball program.
• Develop and manage a strong grades 7–12 athletic program.
• Oversee in-season and off-season conditioning and strength programs.
• Expand and develop an in-community feeder program.
• Develop a unified and committed coaching staff.
• Emphasize academics, sportsmanship, and chemical-free sports participation.
• Encourage team members to participate in multiple sports.

What This Job Offers

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