What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fall Sports - 26-27 Vacancy position at Poughkeepsie City School District?
- 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.
- 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.
JobID: 1551
Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Coaching
Athletics/Activities/Coaching
Date Posted:
4/24/2026
4/24/2026
Location:
Poughkeepsie City School District
Poughkeepsie City School District
Date Available:
08/17/2026
08/17/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled
BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
18 SOUTH PERRY STREET
POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK 12601
INTERNAL
UPDATED/REPOST
RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #: 25-26-195 FALL SPORTS
MAY 2026 POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
NOTICE OF POSITION
NOTICE OF POSITION
POSITION:
The Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Gregory Mott, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:
Points
Position
Sport
Effective Dates
10
Boys Varsity Head Coach
Soccer
August 24-November 15,2026
10
Varsity Head Coach
Cross Country
August 24-November 14,2026
10
Varsity Head Coach
Football
August 17-December 6, 2026
10
Varsity Head Coach
Cheerleading
August 24-November 8, 2026
10
Girls Varsity Head Coach
Soccer
August 24-November 15,2026
10
Girls Varsity Head Coach
Swimming
August 24-November 21,2026
10
Varsity Head Coach
Volleyball
August 24-November 22,2026
7
JV Coach
Cheerleading
August 24-November 8, 2026
7
Boys JV Head Coach
Soccer
August 24-November 15,2026
7
Girls JV Head Coach
Soccer
August 24-November 15,2026
7
JV Head Coach
Volleyball
August 24-November 22,2026
7
Varsity Assistant Coaches (2)
Football
August 17-December 6, 2026
6
Head Freshman Coach
Football
September 8-November 11, 2026
5
Assistant Freshman Coach
Football
September 8-November 11, 2026
5
Boys Program Assistant
Soccer
August 24-November 15,2026
5
Girls Program Assistant
Soccer
August 24-November 15,2026
5
Program Assistant
Volleyball
August 24-November 22,2026
5
Faculty Manager
Athletics
August 17-December 6, 2026
5
Modified Head Coach
Volleyball
September 8-November 11, 2026
5
Modified Head Coach
Football
September 8-November 13, 2026
5
Modified Assistant Coach
Football
September 8-November 13, 2026
5
Boys Modified Head Coach
Soccer
September 8-November 13, 2026
5
Girls Modified Head Coach
Soccer
September 8-November 13, 2026
5
Modified Head Coach
Volleyball
September 8-November 13, 2026
5
Modified Head Coach
Cross Country
September 8-November 13, 2026
5
Girls Program Assistant
Swimming
August 24-November 21,2026
5
Head Coach
Unified Bocce
September 8-November 11, 2026
4
Assistant Coach
Unified Bocce
September 8-November 11, 2026
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED:
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:
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:
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 17, 2026 - December 6, 2026
FINAL DATE TO APPLY:
Open Until Filled
SALARY:
In accordance with the PPSTA contract
TO APPLY:
Please visit https://www.applitrack.com/poughkeepsieschools/onlineapp/ to fill out an Internal Application. *Please refer to Job ID: 1551*
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 17, 2026 - December 6, 2026
FINAL DATE TO APPLY:
Open Until Filled
SALARY:
In accordance with the PPSTA contract
TO APPLY:
Please visit https://www.applitrack.com/poughkeepsieschools/onlineapp/ to fill out an Internal Application. *Please refer to Job ID: 1551*
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.