Assistant Baseball Coach X27-501-43

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; West Virginia; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

West Virginia Department of Education seeks an Assistant Coach for Hampshire High Athletics. The role supports the head coach and athletic program, planning practices and overseeing games while ensuring safety and compliance with WVSSAC guidelines.

The ideal candidate holds a valid teaching certificate or WV coaching authorization, plus first aid/CPR certification, and can work with students, parents, and staff to promote athletic development.

Qualifications

• Valid teaching certificate/licensing to teach or WV coaching authorization.
• Criminal background check conducted per WV codes and board policy.
• Experience as a participant or coach in the sport; first aid and CPR training.

Responsibilities

• Support the head coach in developing the sport and athletic program.
• Fulfill duties assigned by head coach, athletic administrator, and principal.
• Assume head coach responsibilities when necessary.
• Assist in fundraising activities and events for the total athletic program.
• Manage ticket collection for athletic events as scheduled.
• Assist in concession duties or coordinating staffing for the sport.
• Follow WVSSAC rules and school, county, state, and federal guidelines.
• Maintain equipment and facilities for practices and games.

Skills

First aid CPR

Coaching experience

Athletic program knowledge

Education

Teaching certificate or WV coaching authorization

Criminal background check

Job description

• Position Type: Athletics/ Coach
• Date Posted: 9/15/2026
• Location: Hampshire High Athletics
• Closing Date: 11/18/2026
• County: Hampshire County Schools

Position

Assistant Coach

Immediate

Supervisor: Head Coach/Athletic Director/Principal

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employment

TERM: The season of the sport

Salary

In accordance with the Coaches Salary Schedule approved by the Hampshire County Board of Education

Evaluation

Performance in this position will be evaluated by the building principal/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310, and HCBOE Evaluation Policies 3220.02 and 4220.01

Job Summary

Provide appropriate instruction to students athletes in the assigned sport; Plan, organize, and schedule a regular program of practices and games

Qualifications

Valid teaching certificate licensing the individual to teach or hold a WV coaching authorization; Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate; experience as a participant or coach of the sport; first aid and CPR training certificate required; other qualifications as determined by WVDE< WVSSAC, and school administrator

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performance Responsibilities

• Support the head coach in the development of his/her particular sport and the overall total athletic program
• Fulfill all responsibilities assigned by the head coach with the approval of the athletic administrator and principal
• Assume the responsibility of the head coach when necessary
• Assist in fundraising activities and events for the total athletic program
• Assume duties of collecting tickets for various athletic events as scheduled by the athletic administrator
• Assume duties of working in concession stand and/or secure personnel from their sport to work
• Follow all WVSSAC rules, as well as school, county, state, and federal guidelines
• Follow athletic manual and head coaches’ rules
• Attend booster meetings if head coach cannot attend
• Motivate players and parents toward a positive, desired goal of achieving success
• Keep informed of the academic progress of student athletes on the team during the season
• Maintain and prepare for use of equipment, and practice and games areas with concern for the safety of the student athletes
• Prepare a detailed equipment inventory and supply request list as directed by head coach
• Attend parent meetings with head coach before the season
• Develop positive relationships with: the students, faculty, parents, community, game officials, the media, and the opponents
• Command respond by example in appearance, manners, behavior, and language on the field, floor, pool, links or playing court, and in public
• Assume other duties as assigned by the head coach, principal, and/or athletic administrator

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multimedia equipment, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10 pounds of materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. The position required the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors with outdoor settings for recess and field trip activities. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate (20-60dB). Exceptions include gymnasiums as well as vocational/technical laboratories where the noise levels may be moderate to loud (60-90 dB).

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substances which effect employee productivity, safety, or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated.