Aspiring Boys Basketball Assistant Coach (2026-27)

West Virginia Department of Education; Pleasant Valley (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio County Schools in West Virginia is seeking an Assistant Boys Basketball Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. The position reports to the Head Coach and aims to develop players' skills, discipline, and self-esteem while promoting sportsmanship.

Qualifications include a valid West Virginia teaching certificate or WV Coach Authorization, successful background check, knowledge of coaching principles, budgeting, and rules.

Qualifications

• Valid West Virginia teaching certificate or WV Coach Authorization.
• Successful background check completed.
• Thorough knowledge of coaching principles and practices.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial arrangements.
• Familiarity with rules and regulations for the sport.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all federal, state, and district laws and policies.
• Promote the district mission and academic goals.
• Coach participants to develop skills and sportsmanship.
• Plan and schedule regular practices in season.
• Prepare eligibility lists and share with principal and athletic director.
• Work with Athletic Director to schedule intra-/ interscholastic contests.
• Recommend equipment purchases and supervise storage.
• Ensure safety conditions of the facility.
• Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior.
• Attend Booster Club meetings.
• Prepare letters and distribute awards.
• Observe and enforce Regulation 4020.01.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Coaching principles

Budgeting

Public relations

Discipline and sportsmanship

Education

WV teaching certificate

WV Coach Authorization

Job description

Ohio County Schools in West Virginia is seeking an Assistant Boys Basketball Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. The position reports to the Head Coach and aims to develop players' skills, discipline, and self-esteem while promoting sportsmanship.

Qualifications include a valid West Virginia teaching certificate or WV Coach Authorization, successful background check, knowledge of coaching principles, budgeting, and rules.