Odyssey/Olympia Varsity Golf Coach

Greece Central School District • Olympia, NY

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About The Position

The Greece Central School District is hiring a coach for the Odyssey/Olympia varsity golf program for Spring 2026–2027. The district values diversity, inclusion, and equity with excellence and seeks staff who can collaborate to promote these principles in its policies, programs, and services.

Candidates are evaluated on coaching experience, past performance, communication with students and parents, and their ability to build and manage a grades 7–12 athletic program. The coach should support conditioning and strength programs during and outside the season, develop a community feeder program and a unified coaching staff, emphasize academics, sportsmanship, and chemical-free participation, and encourage athletes to participate in multiple sports.

Applicants must submit an online application and, unless exempt as a returning GCSD coach under the conditions described in the posting, a completed and signed Coaching Information Sheet. New employees must be fingerprinted and cleared by the New York State Education Department before employment begins; the employee pays the $104.50 fingerprinting fee.

Requirements

• Hold a valid New York State teaching certificate in Physical Education (K–12) or another classroom subject area, a Professional Coaching Certificate, or be eligible for a Temporary Coaching License.
• Have valid and acceptable First Aid, CPR, and AED certificates for coaches at the time of appointment.
• Complete Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse, SAVE, DASA, and Concussion coursework before appointment as a coach.
• Be willing to enroll in and complete one of the Coaching Course Options within the first two years of coaching.
• New employees must be fingerprinted and cleared for employment through the New York State Education Department before employment begins; the employee is responsible for the $104.50 fingerprinting fee.
• Submit an online application and, when required, a completed and signed Coaching Information Sheet.

Responsibilities

• Coach the Odyssey/Olympia varsity golf program.
• Develop and manage a strong grades 7–12 athletic program.
• Oversee in-season and off-season conditioning and strength programs.
• Expand and develop an in-community feeder program.
• Develop a unified and committed coaching staff.
• Emphasize academics, sportsmanship, and chemical-free sports participation.
• Encourage team members to participate in multiple sports.
• Communicate effectively and positively with students and parents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed