Coaching Positions

ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

400 Lake Street
• Ithaca, New York
• 14850

NOTICE OF VACANCY

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.

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:

3/38/2027

Posting Dates: 3/3/2026-Until Filled

Applications are screened on a continual basis. However, we expect applications to be screened by March 1, 2027.

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.

Spring Positions

Var. Baseball Head Var. Baseball Asst.

JV Baseball Head Mod. (7/8) Baseball Head Var. Boys Lacrosse HeadV Boys Lacrosse Asst.

JV Boys Lacrosse Head Mod. (7/8) Boys Lacrosse Head Var. Girls Lacrosse Head Var. Girls Lacrosse Asst.

JV Girls Lacrosse Head Mod. (7/8) Girls Lacrosse Head Var. Softball Head Var. Softball Asst.

JV Softball Head - Mod. (7/8) Softball Head Var. Boys Tennis Head Mod. (7/8) Boys Tennis Head Var. Track & Field Head Var. Track & Field Asst.

Var. Track & Field Asst.

Var. Track & Field Asst.

Var. Track & Field Asst.

Var. Track & Field Asst.

Mod. (7/8) Track & Field Head Mod. (7/8) Track & Field Asst.

Mod. (7/8) Track & Field Asst.

Girls Flag Football Unified Basketball Head

Internal Applicants:
Steps to apply

When applying through School Front you can log in with your ICSD email credentials using the following single-sign on link here. Once logged in please go to recruiting >
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