Winter Modified Cheer Coach

Greece Central School District; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 4,500 - 7,500; Full time

Job summary

Greece Central School District seeks a Winter 2026-2027 coach to lead athletic programs for grades 7-12. The role requires NYS coaching credentials, a coaching course plan, and ongoing staff leadership, with emphasis on academics, sportsmanship, and community engagement.

Candidates should demonstrate ability to build a unified coaching staff and coordinate in-season and off-season conditioning while promoting multi-sport participation and positive relationships with students and parents.

Qualifications

• Requires NYS coaching certifications and First Aid/CPR/AED as applicable.
• Must complete coursework: Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse, SAVE, DASA, Concussion.
• Willingness to enroll in Coaching Course Options within two years.
• Fingerprinting and NYSED clearance required; fingerprinting fee $102.
• Greece Central School District prohibits discrimination on protected bases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a strong grade 7-12 athletic program.
• Oversee in-season and off-season conditioning and strength programs.
• Encourage multi-sport participation by team members.
• Demonstrate effective communication with students and parents.
• Lead and develop a unified coaching staff.

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication

Program development

Staff leadership

Sportsmanship

Education

New York State teaching certificate (PE or other)

Professional Coaching Certificate

Temporary Coaching License eligibility

First Aid/CPR/AED certificates

Job description

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 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

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.*'

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.