2026-2027 School Year - Varsity Boys Basketball Coach - PS 309 East Community High School RB# 25-466

Buffalo Public Schools•Buffalo, NY

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach position at PS 309 East Community High School for the 2026-2027 school year is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Candidates must meet specific certification requirements, including FIRST AID/CPR/AED, and may need to complete the New York State Coaching Certification program or NFHS NYS Specific Second Pathway Process. The role requires effective coaching techniques and skills, knowledge of the sport's rules and strategies, and the ability to establish positive relationships with school administrators, parents, and students. The coach will adhere to ethical codes, manage team conduct, supervise equipment, attend various meetings, and ensure compliance with district and state athletic policies.

Requirements

Meet the FIRST AID/CPR/AED requirement prior to applying to coach.
A person who holds a valid certificate to teach physical education may coach any sport in any school, but first must meet the FIRST AID/CPR/AED requirement prior to applying to coaching.
Other Certified Teachers and Non-Teacher Coaches must complete one of the two pathways within the specified time frame: New York State Coaching Certification program offered by Erie 1 BOCES or NFHS NYS Specific Second Pathway Process.
Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
Must possess knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Adhere to the NFHS Coaches Code of Ethics.
Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Assume complete responsibility for the conduct of their team.
Assume responsibility for the philosophy and teachings of the entire athletic program, if applicable.
Be available for contests and practices at the start of the athletic season, Monday through Saturday and 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.
Attend league, section, and coaches’ association meetings when required.
Conduct an organization meeting with the athletes to explain tryouts, methods of selection, cutting procedures, and code of conduct as prescribed the District and NYSPHSAA.
Prepare and submit a schedule of scrimmages and non-league contest to the Athletic Director in a timely manner.
Follows established procedures set by the District and Medical staff in the event of an athlete’s injury.
Submit initial and final roster to the Athletic Director and update as necessary.
Report scores to news media when required as prescribed in the Section VI Handbook.
Notify the Athletic Director and Building staff of any canceled games, scrimmages or practices and any unusual events or incidents.
Supervise team members after practices/games until all have left the locker room, picked up by parents, or left the building and/or grounds.
Complete end of season reports.
Comply with all policies and procedures outlines in the NYS Commissioners regulations, NYSPHSAA Section VI and BPS Interscholastic Athletic Handbook.
Make decisions regarding his/her particular team, in keeping with established policies and procedures.
Assess player’s skills, monitor players during competition and practice.
Model sports-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
Participate in special activities that include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
Perform support tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records.
Attend staff development meetings, clinics and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
Perform any other related duties as assigned by the, Athletic Director & Principal or other appropriate administrator.