Athena Winter Cheerleading Assistant Coach (Program Asst)

About the role

The Greece Central School District believes that all students benefit from a culture where diversity, inclusion, and equity with excellence are valued. Greece Central School District welcomes stakeholders who can collaborate with other staff to ensure that our policies, regulations, practices, programs and services promote equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Requirements

• A valid New York State teaching certificate in Physical Education (K-12) or another classroom subject area, a Professional Coaching Certificate, or eligibility for a Temporary Coaching License.
• Valid and acceptable First Aid, CPR, and AED certificates for coaches at the time of appointment.
• Completion of the following coursework prior to appointment:
  • Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse
  • SAVE
  • DASA
  • Concussion
• Willingness to enroll in and complete the Coaching Course Options – NFHS Coach Certification Program within the first two years of coaching.
• All new employees must be fingerprinted and cleared for employment through the NYS Education Department before employment begins; the fingerprinting fee of $102.00 is the responsibility of the new employee.
• See attached documentation for current information regarding acceptable providers for the requirements listed above.

Selection Criteria

• Years of overall coaching experience
• Years of coaching experience in a specific sport
• Years of coaching experience at various levels (Youth Organizations, Modified, Junior Varsity and/or Varsity)
• Performance in previous coaching positions
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and positively with students and parents
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage a strong grade 7–12 athletic program
• Demonstrated ability to oversee an in-season and off-season conditioning and strength program
• Demonstrated ability to expand and develop an in-community feeder program
• Demonstrated ability to develop a unified and committed coaching staff
• Demonstrated ability to emphasize academics, sportsmanship, and chemical-free sports participation
• Demonstrated ability to encourage multiple sport participation by team members

Per the Hiring of Scholastic Coaching form, the interview and selection process will adhere to contractual language indicating: “Other factors being substantially equal, first consideration shall be given to the most senior applicant from the District.”

Contact

For more information, contact Ray Istas, Director of PE, Health & Athletics: Raymond.Istas@greececsd.org