Volunteer Coach

The Utica City School District is in need of volunteer coaches for the following Spring sports:

THOMAS R. PROCTOR HIGH SCHOOL

Boys Varsity Baseball                                 Girls Varsity/Jr. Varsity Golf

Boys Assistant Varsity Baseball                 Girls Varsity Softball

Boys Junior Varsity Baseball                      Girls Assistant Varsity Softball

Boys Varsity Tennis                                    Girls Junior Varsity Softball

Boys Varsity Track                                     Girls Varsity Track

Boys Assistant Varsity Track                      Girls Assistant Varsity Track

Boys Varsity/Jr. Varsity Golf

Boys Varsity Lacrosse

Boys Assistant Varsity Lacrosse

DONOVAN MIDDLE SCHOOL                      KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Boys Modified Baseball                              Boys Modified Baseball

Boys Modified Track                                   Boys Modified Track

Girls Modified Softball                               Girls Modified Softball

Girls Modified Track                                   Girls Modified Track

Boys Modified Lacrosse                              Boys Modified Lacrosse

*When applying for a position, please indicate which sport/level in your letter of interest.*

The Utica City School District’s mission is to ensure that all students succeed and are well-rounded, with knowledge, skills, and character to be productive members of society.

The district’s vision is that students can reach their goals and find academic success through a variety of pathways and with different levels of support. 

Volunteer Expectations/Responsibilities:

• The appointed coach of the team has complete responsibility for the team.
• The volunteer assistant will be permitted to work with the team only in the presence of teh coach.
• Professional conduct is expected at all times.
• Student atheltes are expected to address assistance by Mr., Mrs., Ms., or Coach (no first names).
• Dialogue with officials will be the responsibility of the coach.
• Good sportsmanship is to be exhibited at all times. 
• Loyalty to the program is expected.
• Loyalty to the coach is expected. 
• Improper language is not acceptable.
• Be aware that when you work with the team, you are a representative of the Utica City School District.
• First Aid Certification for coaches, CPR/AED training in universal precautions for handling blood and body fluids as well as enrollment in coach certification courses.
• The volunteer is required to be fingerprinted.
• The coach is repsonsible for the actions of the volunteer assistant/coach.
• Must have NYS Coaching certification. See below for further information.
• Volunteer positions are unpaid.

Qualifications:

N.Y.S. Certification as a Teacher AND 

• First Aid
• CPR
• Concussion Management Course
  • CDC HEADS UP(link is external)
  • NFHS Concussion in Sports(link is external)
• Coaching Coursework

OR

NYS Certified Coach: (Must apply for the certification through TEACH)

• First Aid
• CPR
• Concussion Management Course
  • CDC HEADS UP(link is external)
  • NFHS Concussion in Sports(link is external)
• Child Abuse workshop
• School Violence workshop
• DASA Training
• Fingerprint clearance
• Coaching Coursework 

*All interested candidates must apply through our online platform: https://uticaschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

The Utica City School District will only be accepting applications through this site. Please note, you must create an online account in order to apply. If you have questions relating to the application process, please contact Chief Human Resources Officer, Sara Klimek at sklimek@uticaschools.org. *