Coach - Grades 5-8 COED Swim - PS 095 Waterfront Elementary School- RB# 26-183

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 95 Waterfront Elementary School for the 2026–2027 school year. Candidates must apply online and meet the applicable first aid/CPR/AED and coaching-certification requirements. The coach is responsible for leading and supervising the team, supporting the school athletic program, and complying with district, New York State, and NYSPHSAA policies and procedures. 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. Compensation is per the current BTF contract; funding is pending. The filing deadline is November 11, 2026.

Requirements

Meet the First Aid/CPR/AED requirement before applying for the coaching position.
A valid physical education teaching certificate permits coaching any sport in any school, but the candidate must first meet the First Aid/CPR requirement.
Other certified teachers and non-teacher coaches must complete one of the specified 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.
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.
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.

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 teaching of the athletic program.
Be available for practices and contests during the athletic season, Monday through Saturday and some holidays.
Supervise the use, issuance, return, cleaning, inventory, and storage of equipment, uniforms, and supplies; submit 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, as well as league, section, and coaches’ association meetings when required.
Explain tryouts, selection methods, cutting procedures, and the code of conduct to athletes at an organizational meeting.
Prepare and submit schedules 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 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 or been picked up or left the school grounds.
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 within 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 competitions.
Model sportsmanlike behavior and maintain appropriate conduct toward players, officials, and spectators.
Participate in activities such as parents’ nights, 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.