Requirements:
•Certified Physical Education Teacher with all NYS Coaching requirements completed.
•Prior experience teaching Adapted Physical Education or working with students with disabilities.
•Prior basketball and bowling coaching and participation experience.

Description:

Unified Sports is a partnership between Section V Athletics, the NYS Public High School Athletics Association and Special Olympics that combines approximately equal numbers of athletes with and without intellectual disabilities on a sports team for training and competition. The purpose is to provide authentic, competitive opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities in an inclusive setting.  The YAC Advisor will be expected to form and lead a group of student leaders called the Youth Activation Committee.  The YAC advisor will lead this committee in all aspects of forming and facilitating our Unified Sports team.  This includes recruiting team members, consultation with the Special Education department, planning team and school events, hosting a parent meeting, and helping the Unified coach facilitate all aspects of the team’s season.  Attending some trainings and meetings in the county may be required as part of this job. The actual season will begin in late March, followed by three practices a week beginning in April.  Scrimmages and games will begin in late April with a total of one to two scrimmages, approximately 6 games and a culminating event held in late May.

Application Procedure:
Applicants should submit letter of interest to Michael Murray, Director of Health, PE & Athletics.
(585) 293-1800, extension 3110
mmurray@cccsd.org