Athletic Coach Positions General Information
Niskayuna Central School District employs coaching staff that provide instruction in various sports and sporting levels throughout district schools. Coaches must be certified or licensed to provide coaching instruction. Individuals who do not possess a certificate in physical education, but hold a teaching certificate in other areas may coach while they take the steps necessary to become certified within five years of their initial appointment.
Current Openings
Current coaching position openings in the district can be found on RecruitFront. Select “Athletic Coach” and follow the prompts to apply.
If there are no current openings, send an email to humanresources@niskyschools.org so we can add you to our follow-up list!
New York State Licensing Application
- Apply online for a coaching license by logging into TEACH.
- Create an account or log in, then click “Apply for Certificate.”
- The area of interest for coaching is “Other School Service.” The subject area is “Coaching 7-12.” The title is the sport you are seeking a license in. Most first-time coaching applicants select “Temporary Coaching License.” Finally, choose the Capital Region BOCES to review your application.
Fingerprinting
All applicants for a coaching position in the Niskayuna Central School District must undergo a fingerprint supported criminal history background check before working for the school district. This background check usually takes a few days, but may take longer depending on process times with the New York State Education Department (NYSED). The Office of Human Resources will work with candidates to coordinate and schedule the appointment.
Other Requirements
- First Aid & CPR: Niskayuna Central School District staff are certified to provide this training. Contact the Athletic Department for details.
- Child Abuse Identification and Reporting: This is a two-hour course that may be taken online at your own computer through the Mandated Reporter Resource Center. (Cost $0).
- School Violence Prevention and Intervention: This is a two-hour course that may be taken online. Some providers are available on the NYSED website. (Cost $25-$49.95).
- Dignity for All Students (DASA): The DASA course is a six-hour in-person or virtual training workshop. Some providers are Capital Region BOCES (Cost $0), Washington Saratoga Warren Hamilton Essex BOCES (Cost $100) and Galway Central School District (Cost $60). Additional details about the course are available on the NYSED website. (Cost $0-100).
- College Coursework: These courses are not needed for the first Temporary Coaching License, but are needed for future renewals as noted below. The Niskayuna Athletic Department can assist with locating providers for the following courses:
- Philosophy, Principles & Organization of Athletics (Must be completed within two years of the first temporary coaching license);
- Health Sciences Applied to Coaching (Must be completed within five years of the first temporary coaching license); and
- Theory and Techniques of Coaching in Education (Must be completed within five years of the first temporary coaching license).
Questions
For further information on how the become an athletic coach, please contact:
- Niskayuna Central School District Athletic Department: 518-382-2511, Option 3
- Niskayuna Central School District Office of Human Resources: 518-377-4666, ext. 1
- Capital Region BOCES Regional Certification Officer: 518-862-4918