2026-2027 School Year - Varsity COED Cheerleading Coach - PS 301 Burgard High School RB# 25-473

Buffalo Public Schools•Buffalo, NY

13h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. The coach is expected to adhere to the NFHS Coaches Code of Ethics, model nondiscriminatory practices, and assume complete responsibility for the conduct of their team and the philosophy of the entire athletic program. Key duties include being available for contests and practices from Monday through Saturday and some holidays at the start of the athletic season. The coach will supervise the use, issuance, return, cleaning, inventory, and storage of equipment, uniforms, and supplies, and submit requests to the Athletic Director. Establishing positive relationships with coaches, athletes, parents, and community members is crucial. The role also involves attending various meetings (Athletic Director, Building Principal, league, section, coaches’ association), conducting organizational meetings with athletes to explain try-outs, selection methods, cutting procedures, and the code of conduct. The coach must prepare and submit scrimmage and non-league contest schedules, follow established procedures for athlete injuries, submit and update rosters, report scores to news media, and notify staff of any cancellations or unusual incidents. Supervision of team members after practices/games until they have left the premises is required, along with completing end-of-season reports and complying with all relevant policies and regulations. The coach will make decisions for their team in line with established policies, assess player skills, monitor performance, model sports-like behavior, and maintain appropriate conduct towards all stakeholders. Participation in special activities like parent's night, banquets, and pep assemblies is also expected, as well as performing support tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms and emergency data cards. Additionally, the coach is encouraged to attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to enhance coaching performance and will perform any other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director and Principal.

Requirements

Meet the FIRST AID/CPR/AED requirement prior to applying to coach.
If holding a valid certificate to teach physical education, must meet the FIRST AID/CPR/AED requirement prior to applying to coaching.
If 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 Cheerleading at the club, select, modified, junior varsity, varsity or college level preferred.

Responsibilities

Adhere to the NFHS Coaches Code of Ethics.
Models 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 try-outs, 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.
Assesses player’s skills, monitors players during competition and practice.
Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
Participate in special activities that include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
Performs support tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records.
Attends staff development meetings, clinics and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
Performs any other related duties as assigned by the, Athletic Director & Principal or other appropriate administrator.