What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025-2026 Winter Coaching Positions position at Ithaca City School District?
ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
400 Lake Street • Ithaca, New York • 14850
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We envision 6000 Thinkers. Thinking is foundational to the development of self and society. It is the cornerstone of all creative ideas and problem-solving, new scientific discoveries, new products and services, individual and organizational learning, education, business success, interpersonal and intrapersonal communications, all social change and even democracy itself. Our vision is what we see. It motivates us. Our vision is audacious.
Our mission is to engage, educate, and empower. We will strive to engage all students in the importance and relevance of thinking; to educate every learner to communicate, comprehend, and collaborate for understanding; and to empower all in the ICSD to achieve academic excellence.
Position Title: 2025-2026 Fall 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 include, but are not limited to:
Teach relevant skills, tactics and techniques
Monitor and enhance performance by providing encouragement and constructive feedback
Identify strengths and areas in need of improvement
Advice 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(s): Athletics, District-Wide
Anticipated Start Date: November 17, 2025
Posting Dates: 5/28/25- Until Filled
Applications are screened on a continual basis. However, we expect applications to be screened by November 11, 2025.
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.
Unified Bowling Head
Var. Cheerleading Head
Var. Alpine Ski Head
Var. Boys Basketball Head
Var. Boys Basketball Asst.
JV Boys Basketball Head
Mod. (7/8) Boys Basketball Head
Mod. (7/8) Boys Basketball Head
Var. Girls Basketball Head
Var. Girls Basketball Asst.
JV Girls Basketball Head
Mod. (7/8) Girls Basketball Head
Mod. (7/8) Girls Basketball Head
Var. Boys Hockey Head
JV Boys Hockey Head
JV Boys Hockey Asst.
Var. Girls Hockey Head
Var. Girls Hockey Asst
Var. Wrestling Head
JV Wrestling Head
Mod. (7/8) Wrestling Head
Var. Indoor Track & Field Head
Var. Indoor Track & Field Asst.
Var. Indoor Track & Field Asst.
Var. Indoor Track & Field Asst.
Var. Boys Swim & Dive Head
Var. Boys Swim & Dive Asst.
Internal Applicants: Steps to apply
When applying through SchoolFront you can log in with your ICSD email credentials using the following single-sign on link here. Once logged in please go to recruiting > Available Internal Postings. To find the position, type Coach.
If you are a substitute, a coach or in the process of onboarding and haven't officially started, you will be considered an external applicant.
External Applicants: Apply online at RecruitFront
In order for us to receive your application you must complete the following three steps on Recruitfront:
Create a RecruitFront profile: If it's the first time applying to ICSD
Create an Application: Checkmark Coach Only!
Apply to Job Posting: After finishing step 2, select APPLY on the job posting.
Salary Range: In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
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.
