Coach - Boys Tennis - Varsity - Honors RB

Overview

Position:
Boys Tennis Coach (Varsity) – City Honors (#195) for the  school year. Buffalo Public Schools – Buffalo, NY.

| Department:
Other |

Location:

School Location | Division:
Instructional

Notice of Position and Recruitment Bulletin: 25-284. December 22, 2025. Board of Education
• Department of Human Resources.

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

Candidates must complete an online application faloschools.org.

Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. If a confirmation email is not received, submission could be incomplete. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.

In accordance with the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Section 135.4:

• Potential candidates must meet the FIRST AID/CPR/AED requirement prior to applying to coach.
• A person who holds a valid certificate to teach physical education may coach any sport, but 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 tennis 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.
• Model 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 practices and contests at the start of the athletic season, Monday through Saturday and some holidays.
• Supervise 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 athletes to explain try-outs, selection methods, cutting procedures, and code of conduct as prescribed by the District and NYSPHSAA.
• Prepare and submit a schedule of scrimmages and non-league contests to the Athletic Director in a timely manner.
• Follow 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, been picked up by parents, or left the building/grounds.
• Complete end of season reports.
• Comply with all policies and procedures outlined in NYS Commissioner’s regulations, NYSPHSAA Section VI and BPS Interscholastic Athletic Handbook.
• Make decisions regarding the team in line with established policies and procedures; complex or broad issues should be reviewed by the Athletic Director when necessary.
• Assess players’ skills, monitor players during competition and practice.
• Model sports-like…