Coach - Head Boys Baseball - Varsity - Frederick Law Olmsted #156 - RB # 24-149

Buffalo Public Schools - Buffalo, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Buffalo, NY

Educational Services

About the position

The Head Boys Baseball Coach (Varsity) at Frederick Law Olmsted #156 is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. This role involves overseeing the conduct of the team, ensuring adherence to ethical standards, and fostering positive relationships with students, parents, and the community.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• 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 contests to the Athletic Director in a timely manner.
• Follow 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 outlined in the NYS Commissioners regulations, NYSPHSAA Section VI and BPS Interscholastic Athletic Handbook.
• Make decisions regarding his/her particular team, in keeping with established policies and procedures.
• Assess player's skills, monitor players during competition and practice.
• Model sports-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Participate in special activities that include parent's night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
• Perform support tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records.

Requirements

• Some experience in organized baseball 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 meet the FIRST AID/CPR/AED requirement prior to applying to coach.

Benefits

• Salary as per the current BTF contract.