Assistant Boys Basketball Coach – Elevate Team & Character

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; Beard Heights (WV); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Pocahontas County Schools is seeking an Assistant Boys Basketball Coach for Marlinton Middle School to support the Head Coach in instruction, supervision, and student-athlete development within WVSSAC rules.

The role involves fostering a positive team culture, academic achievement, and collaboration with administrators and staff to ensure safe, structured practice and compliance with district policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• WVDE Coaching Authorization, or eligibility to obtain authorization, per WVBE Policy 5209 and WVSSAC.
• Fingerprint-based criminal background check required.
• Completion of WVSSAC/NFHS coaching education courses: Concussion in Sports, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Heat Illness Prevention.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Ability to maintain annual authorization and certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Coach in leadership, instruction, supervision, and program operations.
• Promote sportsmanship, accountability, integrity, teamwork, and academics for student-athletes.
• Assist in administration and operation of the athletic program.
• Supervise student managers and assistants as assigned.
• Assist Head Coach with program expectations, team rules, and disciplinary procedures.
• Act on duties assigned by Head Coach, Athletic Director, or Principal.

Skills

Coaching Authorization

CPR/AED Certification

First Aid Certification

Background Check

WVSSAC/NFHS Courses

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Pocahontas County Schools is seeking an Assistant Boys Basketball Coach for Marlinton Middle School to support the Head Coach in instruction, supervision, and student-athlete development within WVSSAC rules.

The role involves fostering a positive team culture, academic achievement, and collaboration with administrators and staff to ensure safe, structured practice and compliance with district policies.