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BOARD OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN RB #24-264

CERTIFIED LIFEGUARD

BUFFALO ATHLETICS SUMMER SPORTS CAMP

CITY HONORS #195

2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

NOTICE OF POSITION

POSITION :

The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Tonja Williams Knight, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of :

CERTIFIED LIFEGUARD

SUMMER SPORTS CAMP

CITY HONORS #195

JOB SUMMARY :

The position is responsible for the prevention, protection, and responding to aquatic emergencies for summer camp.

Facilitate sports-specific skills and drills designed to teach fundamentals of the sport and to improve the knowledge, competency, and skills of all participants. Candidates are also required to take daily attendance and track and report student data. Monday-Thursday, 4-day summer program running 3.5 hours per day from July 7 – August 7, 2025, from 8 : 45 AM to 12 : 15 PM.

APPLICATION :

Candidates must complete an online application at www.buffaloschools.org / jobs

Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.

CERTIFICATIONS :

In accordance with the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Section 135.4 :

Potential candidates must 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 :

1. New York State Coaching Certification program offered by Erie 1 BOCES or

2. NFHS NYS Specific Second Pathway Process

More information can be found here : http : / / www.section6.e1b.org / domain / 123

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and / or Abilities Required)

Must possess lifeguard certification.
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.

SUPERVISOR :

Athletics Director and Building Principal or Principal Designee

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

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 by 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. 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 player’s skills, monitors players during competition and practice.

Model 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.

OTHER DUTIES :

Attend 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.

SALARY :

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