Boys & Girls Track & Field Assistant Coach

ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
400 Lake Street P.O. Box 549 Ithaca, New York 14851-0549
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Position Titles:                           
Varsity Baseball Head Coach
JV Baseball Head Coach
Modified Baseball Head Coach
Varsity Softball Head Coach
JV Softball Head Coach
Modified Softball Head Coach
Boys & Girls Track & Field Head Coach
Boys &Girls Track & Field Assistant Coach (4)
Modified Boys & Girls Track & Field Head Coach
Modified Boys &Girls Track & Field Assistant Coach (2)
Boys Varsity Tennis Head Coach
Modified Boys Tennis Head Coach
Boys Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach
Boys Varsity Lacrosse Assistant Coach
Boys JV Lacrosse Head Coach
Boys Modified Lacrosse Head Coach
Girls Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach
Girls Varsity Lacrosse Assistant Coach
Girls JV Lacrosse Head Coach
Girls Modified Lacrosse Head Coach
                                           
Brief Description: Provide effective leadership in teaching all team members the skills, techniques and sportsmanship required for interscholastic competition in the respective sport.  Mentor and support students through college and career process. Organize, schedule and supervise all practices and contests throughout the season and postseason.
Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• teach relevant skills, tactics and techniques
• monitor and enhance performance by providing encouragement and constructive feedback
• identify strengths and areas in need of improvement
• advise about health and lifestyle issues
• develop training programs year round
• undertake administrative tasks
• assist with sports promotion/development
• communicate regularly with families and local community
• provide college and career readiness guidance and support

Current Location: Ithaca City School District            
Posting Dates: Applications Screened Until August 1, 2018     
Anticipated Dates: March 4- June 7
Required Qualifications:

• All applicants must meet the NYSED coaching certification requirements for certified teachers and/or non-certified teachers. All applicants must have updated CPR/AED & First Aid certification, fingerprint clearance, concussion certification, DASA certification, Temporary License (for non-certified teachers), S.A.V.E. & Child Abuse certification.

 

• The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation and discipline.  Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.

Desired Characteristics:
 

• An educational leader whose competency, energy, and commitment will help ensure that students thrive;

 

• Proven ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics in order to build an effective and collaborative school community;

 

• Ability to implement culturally responsive curriculum; create an inclusive classroom; and differentiate instruction in order to engage the learning styles and needs of each student as an individual.

Minimum Salary: In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.