Boys Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach (Program Assistant)

Greece Central School District; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Greece Central School District in New York seeks a Winter 2026-2027 Coach. Candidates must hold a NYS teaching certificate in Physical Education (K-12) or another subject, or a Professional Coaching Certificate, or eligibility for a Temporary Coaching License.

First Aid, CPR, and AED certificates are required at the time of appointment. Willingness to complete required coursework before the first year (child abuse reporting, SAVE, DASA, concussion) and to enroll in NFHS Coaching Certification

Qualifications

• Valid NYS teaching certificate in Physical Education (K-12) or another classroom subject, a Professional Coaching Certificate, or eligibility for a Temporary Coaching License.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED certificates for coaches at appointment.
• Willingness to complete coursework prior to first year: Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse, SAVE, DASA, Concussion.
• Willingness to enroll in NFHS Coaching Certification within first two years.
• Fingerprinting and clearance through NYS Education Department; applicant pays $102 fingerprinting fee.

Job description

Coach - Winter 2026-2027

• 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.
• Willingness to complete all of the following coursework prior to the first year of coaching:
• 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 contains current 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 coaching positions;
• 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