Modified Football Assistant Coach - Frazer/STEM at Blodgett (Fall 2026)

Syracuse City School District•Syracuse, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Syracuse City School District is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of educators to partner with them in achieving their goals of improving student achievement. The district serves approximately 19,000 students across 35 schools and programs. Successful educators are passionately committed to urban education, believe all students can learn at high levels, and are willing to put students' interests above all others. This position is for a Modified Football Assistant Coach at Frazer/STEM at Blodgett for the Fall 2026 season. The district offers 120 athletic teams and emphasizes skill development, participation, discipline, enjoyment, competition, and hard work in its modified program. Winning is not emphasized at this level, and large team numbers are encouraged. The modified program prepares students for higher levels of high school competition, where academics, goal setting, teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship are stressed.

Requirements

New York State Coaching Certification
Valid First Aid course
Valid Adult CPR certification
Workshop - Child Abuse Identification
Workshop - School Violence Intervention and Prevention
Workshop - Dignity For All Students Act (DASA)
Fingerprint Clearance
School District Recommendation
Pass a fingerprint-based background check

Nice To Haves

Valid Concussion Management Certificate
Previous Coaching Experience

Responsibilities

Assist in coaching modified football.
Focus on skill development, discipline, enjoyment of play, competition, and hard work.
Encourage maximum participation by maintaining large team numbers.
Prepare young student athletes for higher levels of competition.
Stress the development of academics, goal setting, teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship at the high school level.