Modified Track Coach - PS Dr. Charles R. Drew Science RB

Overview

MODIFIED TRACK COACH — PS 59 CHARLES R. DREW SCIENCE, Buffalo, NY 14202.

Recruitment Bulletin # 25-333 —  School Year. January 21, 2026.

NOTICE OF POSITION:
The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Pascal Mubenga, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of MODIFIED TRACK COACH at PS 59 CHARLES R. DREW SCIENCE.

Job Summary:

Position is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition.

Application:
Candidates must complete an online application faloschools.org/jobs. Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email. 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 athletic coaching candidates must possess current First Aid, CPR, AED and/or Lifeguarding (when applicable) certifications at the time the application is submitted. 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

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Some experience in organized Track at the club, select, modified, junior varsity, varsity, or college level preferred. Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills. Must possess knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students. 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.

Athletics Director and Building Principal or Principal Designee.

• Adhere to the NFHS Coaches Code of Ethics.
• Models 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 Commissioner’s regulations, NYSPHSAA Section VI and BPS Interscholastic Athletic Handbook.
• Make decisions regarding his/her particular team, in keeping with…