What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buffalo Athletics Summer Sports Camp Coach- Swim Camp - RB# 24-265 position at Buffalo Public Schools?
BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202
RECRUITMENT BULLETIN # 24-265
BUFFALO ATHLETICS
SUMMER SPORTS CAMP COACH
SWIM CAMP
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
POSITION:
The Superintendent of Schools, Dr.Tonja M. Williams Knight, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:
SUMMER SPORTS CAMP COACH
SWIM CAMP - CITY HONORS
JOB SUMMARY:
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
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/LIFEGUARDING 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 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
More information can be found here: http://www.section6.e1b.org/domain/123
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)
One-year Swim and Lifeguarding experience preferred, preferably working with adolescence and young adults. Experience working with varied fitness levels and ages preferred. Coaching experience preferred. Experience working with adolescents in an educational setting preferred.
Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.
SUPERVISOR:
Athletics Director and Building Principal or Principal Designee
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Adhere to the NFHS Coaches Code of Ethics.
- Track and record student attendance and all necessary data.
- . Models professional practices at all times.
- Assume responsibility for the philosophy and teachings of the basketball camp.
- Create daily standard operating procedures.
- Ensures proper maintenance, repair, and cleaning of equipment.
- Attend meetings called by the Athletic Director or Building Principal.
- .I and Section VNYSPHSAAAdhere to all BPS policies and procedures outlined in the NYS Commissioners regulations,
OTHER DUTIES:
- Performs any other related duties as assigned by the, Athletic Director & Principal or other appropriate administrator
FUND #: Pending funding
FINAL DATE
FOR FILING: MARCH 5, 2025
DR.TONJA M. WILLIAMS KNIGHT,
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
The Buffalo Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (the term "sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality ), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the District's non-discrimination policies should be directed to HRCompliance@buffaloschools.org or to: Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 816-3579.
