Assistant Boys Track Coach 2026-2027

Applitrack; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking qualified individuals for coaching roles at the high school level. Candidates must hold WV teaching certification or WVDE permit, plus a substitute permit, and WVSSAC certification. A high school diploma or GED is required.

The role involves organizing coaching staff, developing practice plans, and maintaining professional relationships with school leadership, parents, and the community. Compliance with WVSSAC rules and ongoing training is expected.

Qualifications

• Candidate must hold WV teaching certification or WVDE permit or substitute permit.
• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Must possess WVSSAC certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional and interpersonal relations with the principal, athletic director, staff, participants and community.
• Cooperate with the building principal and athletic director to coordinate coaching activities.
• Develop rapport with coaching staff and organize coaching staff operations.
• Design and implement practice sessions with clear structure and goals.
• Attend league, conference and WVSSAC meetings and communicate outcomes.
• Motivate staff and players toward goals and enforce appropriate conduct during practices and games.
• Follow WVSSAC policies and complete required training and certification programs.

Skills

WV Teaching Cert

HS Diploma/GED

WVSSAC Cert

Job description

Qualifications:

• Valid WV teaching certification or WVDE teaching permit or substitute permit or .
• High school diploma or GED
• WVSSAC certification

Performance Responsibilities

• Professional and Interpersonal Relations
• Cooperates with building principal
• Cooperates with athletic director
• Develops rapport with coaching staff within the school
• Organizes coaching staff
• Develops positve relationships with participants, student body, faculty, parents, communtiy, officials, news media, and opponents.
• Employs approriate conduct during pratices and games.
• Attends league, conference and WVSSAC meetings.
• Particiapates in activities that foster growth and devlopment.
• Motivates staff and players toward desired goals.
• Commands respect by example in appearance, manners, behavior and language.

Coaching and Related Area

• Develops high caliber and quality instruction.
• Teachesfundamental skills.
• Handles athletic injuries.
• Cares for equipment.
• Supervises participants and disciplines team appropriately.
• Designs quality organization of practice sessions.
• Designs pre-season planning.
• Supervises managers and other support personnel.
• Manages budget.
• Follows purchasing procedures.
• Iniates game organizational skills.
• Follows league, conference and WVSSAC policies.
• Devotes time and energy to coaching duties.
• Follows end of season procedures.
• Complete WVSSAC Training & Certification Program and take KCS Staff Development Training on Concussions

Other Requirements:

(estimated costs are the responsibility of the individual and subject to change at the descretion of the service provider)

Non-Teaching Applicants must;
Complete WVSSAC Training and Certification Program Estimated Cost: $ 250.00
Apply for position(s) annually
Submit to; (upon initial assignment)

Criminal Background Check Estimated Cost: $ 47.25
Substance Screening Test

Be eligible and apply for certification as Coach through the WV Department of Education Estimated Cost: $ 35.00
Keep certification valid and current Estimated Annual Cost: $ 35.00
Attend Kanawha County Schools' Orientation

Requirements for Certified Teachers

NewTEACHERS that have been hired after July 1, 2012 who apply to coach on the secondary level (grades 6-12) must have completed the three hour training session provided by Kanawha County Schools and completethe On-line Concussion Awareness Course throughthe KCS Staff Development Site

The training courses will be taught throughout the year.

Cost of the course will be $15.00

This requirement will allow new teachers hired after July 1, 2012 by Kanawha County Schools to be able to coach on the first day of practice of each specified sport identified