Athena Winter Cheerleading Assistant Coach (Program Asst)

Greece Central School District; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Greece Central School District seeks an Athena Winter Cheerleading Assistant Coach (Program Asst) for Winter 2026-2027 at Athena High School. The role requires NYS PE teaching cert or related subject, a Professional Coaching Certificate or eligibility for a Temporary Coaching License, and current First Aid/CPR/AED cards.

Fingerprinting is mandatory. The district emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and equity; coaching staff must provide strong communication with students and parents and contribute

Qualifications

• Requires NYS teaching certificate in Physical Education (K-12) or other classroom subject area, Professional Coaching Certificate or eligibility for Temporary Coaching License, and valid First Aid/CPR/AED.
• Must complete required coursework prior to appointment: Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse, SAVE, DASA, Concussion.
• Willingness to enroll in NFHS Coach Certification Program within two years of coaching.
• All new employees must be fingerprinted and cleared by NYS Education Department; fingerprinting fee $102.00.

Responsibilities

• Coach Winter 2026-2027 in Greece Central School District.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage a strong grade 7-12 athletic program.
• Oversee in-season and off-season conditioning and strength programs.
• Encourage multi-sport participation and uphold academics, sportsmanship, and chemical-free participation.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Program development

Education

NY State teaching cert (PE K-12)

Professional Coaching Certificate

Temporary Coaching License eligibility

Tools

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

AED Certification

Job description

Athena Winter Cheerleading Assistant Coach (Program Asst) JobID: 5895

• Position Type: Coaching
• Date Posted: 10/23/2026
• Location: Athena High School
• Closing Date: 11/06/2026

The Greece Central School District believes that all students benefit from a culture where diversity, inclusion, and equity with excellence are valued. Greece Central School District welcomes stakeholders who can collaborate with other staff to ensure that our policies, regulations, practices, programs and services promote equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Description: Coach Winter 2026-2027

Requirements for New and Returning Coaches:

• A valid New York State teaching certificate in Physical Education (K-12) or another classroom subject area, a Professional Coaching Certificate, or eligibility for a Temporary Coaching License, valid and acceptable First Aid, CPR, and AED certificates for coaches at the time of appointment.
• The following coursework is required and must be completed prior to being appointed as a coach:
  • Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse
  • SAVE
  • DASA
  • Concussion
• Willingness to enroll in and complete the Coaching Course Options - NFHS Coach Certification Program within the first two years of coaching.
• Please view attachment which containscurrent information regarding acceptable providers for the requirements listed above.
• All new employees must be fingerprinted and cleared for employment through the NYS Education Department before employment begins. The new employee is responsible for the fingerprinting fee of $102.00.

Coaching Selection Criteria:

• Years of overall coaching experience;
• Years of coaching experience in a specific sport;
• Years of coaching experience at various levels (Youth Organizations, Modified, Junior Varsity and/or Varsity)
• Performance in previous coachingpositions;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and positively with students and parents;
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage a strong grade 7-12 athletic program;
• Demonstrated ability to oversee an in-season and off-season conditioning and strength program;
• Demonstrated ability to expand and develop an in-community feeder program;
• Demonstrated ability to develop a unified and committed coaching staff;
• Demonstrated ability to emphasize academics sportsmanship, and chemical-free sports participation;
• Demonstrated ability to encourage multiple sport participation by team members

As per the Hiring of Scholastic Coaching form, the interview and selection process will adhere to contractual language that indicates, 'Other factors being substantially equal, first consideration shall be given to the most senior applicant from the District.*'

For more information, please contact Ray Istas, Director of PE, Health & Athletics - [e-mail]

All new employees must be fingerprinted and cleared for employment through the NYSED before employment begins.

The Greece Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.