2026-2027 Fall Coaching Positions

Ithaca City School District; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 27,900 - 50,220; Part time

Job summary

The Ithaca City School District is seeking enthusiastic individuals for the 2026-2027 Fall Coaching Positions. These roles involve teaching sports skills, coaching team members, and mentoring students through their career processes. The ideal candidates should embody educational leadership and have a genuine commitment to fostering an inclusive school community.

Applicants must meet the NYSED Coaching certification requirements and hold requisite certifications including CPR and First Aid.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate awareness of commitments to equity and inclusion.
• CPR/AED & First Aid certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach relevant skills, tactics, and techniques.
• Monitor and enhance performance.
• Provide college and career readiness guidance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Instructional skills

Education

NYSED Coaching certification

CPR/AED & First Aid certification

Fingerprint clearance

Job description

Position Title

2026-2027 Fall Coaching Positions

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 processes. Organize, schedule and supervise all practices and contests throughout the season and postseason.

Location(s)

Athletics, District-Wide

Anticipated Start Date

August 17, 2026

Posting Dates

3/3/2026 - Until Filled

Responsibilities

• Teach relevant skills, tactics and techniques
• Monitor and enhance performance by providing encouragement and constructive feedback
• Identify strengths and areas in need of improvement
• Advice 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

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 (non-certified teachers), S.A.V.E. & Child Abuse certification.

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

Fall Positions

• Var. Cheerleading Head
• Var. Football Head
• Var. Football Asst.
• Var. Football Asst.
• Var. Football Asst.
• JV Football Head
• JV Football Asst.
• Mod. (7/8) Football Head
• Mod. (7/8) Football Asst.
• Var. Boys Soccer Head
• Var. Boys Soccer Asst.
• JV Boys Soccer Head
• Mod. (7/8) Boys Soccer (Cardinal) Head
• Mod. (7/8) Boys Soccer (Gold) Head
• Var. Girls Soccer Head
• Var. Girls Soccer Asst.
• JV Girls Soccer Head
• Mod. (7/8) Girls Soccer Head
• Var. Girls Swim & Dive Head
• Var. Girls Swim & Dive Asst.
• Var. Volleyball Head
• JV Volleyball Head
• Mod. (8) Volleyball Head
• Mod. (7) Volleyball Head
• Var. Cross Country Head
• Var. Cross Country Asst.
• Mod. (7/8) Boys Cross Country Head
• Mod. (7/8) Girls Cross Country Head
• Var. Girls Tennis Head
• Mod. (7/8) Girls Tennis Head
• Varsity Golf Head Coach
• Unified Soccer Head

Salary Range

In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

EEO Statement

The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or other federal/state protected status.