2026-2027 Spring Coaching Positions

Ithaca City School District; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ithaca City School District is hiring for various Spring Coaching Positions for the 2026-2027 season. Coaches will provide leadership to enhance student athletes' skills in competitive sports while supporting their academic and career paths.

The ideal candidates will have necessary coaching certifications, demonstrate cultural sensitivity, and engage effectively with a diverse community. Various roles including Head and Assistant positions in sports such as baseball, lacrosse, softball, and track & field are available.

Qualifications

• Commitment to eliminate predictors of academic performance.
• Strong willingness to support student success.
• Ability to engage with diverse families.

Responsibilities

• Teach relevant skills, tactics, and techniques.
• Monitor and enhance student performance.
• Advise on health and lifestyle issues.
• Organize and supervise practices and contests.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Culturally responsive curriculum implementation

Education

NYSED Coaching certification

CPR/AED & First Aid certification

Fingerprint clearance

Concussion certification

DASA certification

Job description

Position Title:

2026-2027 Spring 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.

Typical 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
• Advise 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

Location:

Athletics, District‑Wide

Anticipated Start Date:

3/38/2027

Posting Dates:

3/3/2026-Until Filled

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.

Spring Positions:

• Var. Baseball Head
• Var. Baseball Asst.
• JV Baseball Head
• Mod. (7/8) Baseball Head
• Var. Boys Lacrosse Head
• V Boys Lacrosse Asst.
• JV Boys Lacrosse Head
• Mod. (7/8) Boys Lacrosse Head
• Var. Girls Lacrosse Head
• Var. Girls Lacrosse Asst.
• JV Girls Lacrosse Head
• Mod. (7/8) Girls Lacrosse Head
• Var. Softball Head
• Var. Softball Asst.
• JV Softball Head
• Mod. (7/8) Softball Head
• Var. Boys Tennis Head
• Mod. (7/8) Boys Tennis Head
• Var. Track & Field Head
• Var. Track & Field Asst.
• Var. Track & Field Asst.
• Var. Track & Field Asst.
• Var. Track & Field Asst.
• Var. Track & Field Asst.
• Mod. (7/8) Track & Field Head
• Mod. (7/8) Track & Field Asst.
• Mod. (7/8) Track & Field Asst.
• Girls Flag Football
• Unified Basketball Head

Internal Applicants:

Steps to apply: log in with ICSD email credentials via internal portal and navigate to Recruiting > Available Internal Postings to find the position “Coach.”

External Applicants:

Apply online at RecruitFront. Create a RecruitFront profile, create an application (checkmark Coach Only!), and then apply to the job posting.

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.