Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Coaching
Date Posted:
5/6/2024
Location:
Poughkeepsie City School District
Date Available:
08/01/2024
Closing Date:
05/23/2024
BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
18 SOUTH PERRY STREET
POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK 12601

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #: 23-24-257 ♦ FOOTBALL - VARSITY HEAD COACH ♦ MAY 2024 ♦ POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

INTERNAL
NOTICE OF POSITION

POSITION:
The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Eric Jay Rosser, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:

FALL SPORTS - FOOTBALL - VARSITY HEAD COACH
POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED:

• Applicants must be a certified teacher and/or hold a NYS coaching license in specific sport;
• Three workshops (Child Abuse, Violence Prevention, DASA);
• Hold a valid NYS CPR, AED, First Aid Certification;
• Hold a valid Concussion Management Certification;
• Maintain up to date Coaching Certifications, as needed.

DUTIES:
The Poughkeepsie City School District (PCSD) is committed to providing students and parents with pathways to opportunity that will lead to achievement and success. Through student-centered effective and transformational leadership, school and community engagement, and an unrelenting pursuit to achieve greater school outcomes for children, the Poughkeepsie City Schools is focused on developing and growing greater access, equity, opportunity, and quality across PCSD.

Candidates should have knowledge of the technical and strategic aspects of the game as well as current trends in the sport. Previous coaching experience is preferred but not required. Candidates are responsible for coaching student athletes in character development and enhancing student athlete's abilities in the sport, both on and off the field. Must be able to motivate players, recruit and display positive leadership skills for our student athletes.

General Functions and Duties:

• Provides direct assistance to student athletes by enforcing academic policies and procedures unique to the Poughkeepsie City School District. To assist student athletes by guiding them in decision making and how to accept responsibility for their decision and academic progress;
• Monitors and helps ensure that all student athletes maintain satisfactory progress toward their diplomas and assist with monitoring academic eligibility to compete in athletic events;
• Assists faculty and enforces attendance policies established by PCSD by monitoring each student athlete's academic progress during the semester, contacting and assisting student athletes who have been reported by faculty, and informing coaches of student athlete's academic performance;
• Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with others or backgrounds;
• Provide monthly reports to the Athletic Director on progress of the team, stats and any positive developments happening;
• Demonstrate other duties upon request of the Athletic Director.

APPOINTMENT:
Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials, and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be conducted where appropriate.

EFFECTIVE DATES:
August 1, 2024 - November 8, 2024

FINAL DATE TO APPLY:
May 23, 2024

SALARY:
In accordance with the PPSTA contract, 10 points

TO APPLY:
Please visit https://www.applitrack.com/poughkeepsieschools/onlineapp/ to fill out an Internal Application. *Please refer to Job ID: 726*
The Poughkeepsie City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, age or marital status; nor does it apply any other arbitrary measure, which would tend to deprive persons of their constitutional rights.