Volunteer Coach

The Utica City School District is accepting applications for volunteer coaches for the following sports: THOMAS R. PROCTOR HIGH SCHOOLBoys Varsity Baseball Girls Varsity/Jr. Varsity GolfBoys Assistant Varsity Baseball Girls Varsity SoftballBoys Junior Varsity Baseball Girls Assistant Varsity SoftballBoys Varsity Tennis Girls Junior Varsity SoftballBoys Varsity Track Girls Varsity TrackBoys Assistant Varsity Track Girls Assistant Varsity TrackBoys Varsity/Jr. Varsity GolfBoys Varsity LacrosseBoys Assistant Varsity LacrosseDONOVAN MIDDLE SCHOOL KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOLBoys Modified Baseball Boys Modified BaseballBoys Modified Track Boys Modified Track Girls Modified Softball Girls Modified SoftballGirls Modified Track Girls Modified TrackBoys Modified Lacrosse Boys Modified Lacrosse When applying for a position, please indicate which sport/level in your letter of interest. The Utica City School District's mission is to ensure that all students succeed and are well-rounded, with knowledge, skills, and character to be productive members of society. The district's vision is that students can reach their goals and find academic success through a variety of pathways and with different levels of support. Volunteer Expectations/Responsibilities: The appointed coach of the team has complete responsibility for the team. The volunteer assistant will be permitted to work with the team only in the presence of teh coach. Professional conduct is expected at all times. Student atheltes are expected to address assistance by Mr., Mrs., Ms., or Coach (no first names). Dialogue with officials will be the responsibility of the coach. Good sportsmanship is to be exhibited at all times. Loyalty to the program is expected. Loyalty to the coach is expected. Improper language is not acceptable. Be aware that when you work with the team, you are a representative of the Utica City School District. First Aid Certification for coaches, CPR/AED training in universal precautions for handling blood and body fluids as well as enrollment in coach certification courses. The volunteer is required to be fingerprinted. The coach is repsonsible for the actions of the volunteer assistant/coach. Must have NYS Coaching certification. See below for further information. Volunteer positions are unpaid. Qualifications: N.Y.S. Certification as a Teacher AND First Aid CPR Concussion Management Course CDC HEADS UP(link is external) NFHS Concussion in Sports(link is external) Coaching Coursework OR NYS Certified Coach: (Must apply for the certification through TEACH) First Aid CPR Concussion Management Course CDC HEADS UP(link is external) NFHS Concussion in Sports(link is external) Child Abuse workshop School Violence workshop DASA Training Fingerprint clearance Coaching Coursework All interested candidates must apply through our online platform: The Utica City School District will only be accepting applications through this site. Please note, you must create an online account in order to apply. If you have questions relating to the application process, please contact Chief Human Resources Officer, Sara Klimek at .

Created: 2026-03-10