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The Buffalo Public Schools is seeking a qualified coach to lead the Modified Boys Basketball team at Lovejoy Discovery School. The successful candidate will be responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition.

Key Responsibilities

• Coach student athletes in game strategies and techniques
• Prepare teams for athletic competition
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students
• Adhere to the NFHS Coaches Code of Ethics
• Model sports-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators

Requirements

• Some experience in organized basketball 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
• 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 Teachers Federation

Working Conditions

The coach will be required to work Monday through Saturday and some holidays, and will be responsible for supervising the use, issuance, return, cleaning, inventory, and storage of equipment, uniforms, and supplies.

The coach will also be required to attend meetings called by the Athletic Director or Building Principal, and will be expected to establish positive relationships with coaches, athletes, parents, and community members.

The coach will be responsible for conducting 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.

The coach will also be responsible for preparing and submitting a schedule of scrimmages and non-league contests to the Athletic Director in a timely manner.

The coach will be required to follow established procedures set by the District and Medical staff in the event of an athlete's injury.

The coach will also be responsible for submitting initial and final rosters to the Athletic Director and updating as necessary.

The coach will be required to report scores to news media when required as prescribed in the Section VI Handbook.

The coach will be responsible for notifying the Athletic Director and Building staff of any canceled games, scrimmages or practices and any unusual events or incidents.

The coach will be required to supervise team members after practices/games until all have left the locker room, picked up by parents, or left the building and/or grounds.

The coach will be responsible for completing end of season reports.

The coach will be required to comply with all policies and procedures outlined in the NYS Commissioners regulations, NYSPHSAA Section VI and BPS Interscholastic Athletic Handbook.

The coach will be responsible for making decisions regarding their particular team, in keeping with established policies and procedures.

The coach will be required to assess players' skills, monitor players during competition and practice, and model sports-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.

The coach will be responsible for participating in special activities that include parents' night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.

The coach will be required to perform support tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records.

The coach will be responsible for attending staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.

The coach will be required to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director & Principal or other appropriate administrator.