Coach - Varsity Girls Basketball - PS 197 Math Science Technology Preparatory School RB# 26-112

Buffalo Public Schools•Buffalo, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Interim Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Ebony E. Prophet-Bullock, Ed.D., is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of Varsity Girls Basketball Coach at PS 197 Math Science Technology Preparatory School for the 2026-2027 school year. This position requires adherence to coaching ethics, modeling non-discriminatory practices, and assuming responsibility for the team's conduct and the athletic program's philosophy. The coach will be responsible for supervising equipment, establishing positive relationships, attending meetings, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and handbooks. The role involves assessing player skills, modeling sports-like behavior, and participating in various school activities. Additional duties include attending professional development and performing other assigned tasks.

Requirements

Current First Aid, CPR, AED and/or Life Guarding (when applicable) certifications at the time their application is submitted.
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 requirement prior 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.
Some experience in organized football at the club, select, modified, junior varsity, varsity or college level preferred.
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 football 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 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 outlined 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. However, when decisions are of a broader scope and affect other coaches and other teams or when the problem clearly falls within the jurisdiction of the Athletic Director, action should be reserved for the Director to review and discuss the matter more fully.
Assesses players’ skills, monitors players during competition and practice.
Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
Participates in special activities that include parents’ 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.