Assistant Coach-Softball

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; McNutt (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia K-12 Jobs is seeking an Assistant Coach Softball at Braxton County High School to support the head coach and athletic staff in developing players and coordinating practices.

The position requires adherence to WVBOE and WVSSAC policies, a background check, and a commitment to positive student outcomes. The role reports to Building Principal/Head Coach/AD and participates in league activities and game preparation.

Qualifications

• Meet the qualifications outlined in WVBOE and WVSSAC policy.
• Criminal background check per WV Code §18-5-15c and related procedures.
• The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the Job Description.

Responsibilities

• Cooperates with building principal.
• Cooperates with athletic director.
• Develops rapport with coaching staff within the school.
• Organizes coaching staff if head coach; assists Head Coach if assistant.
• Develops positive relationships with student body, faculty, parents and community.
• Attends league, conference, and WVSSAC meetings.
• Motivates staff and players toward goals; maintains professional conduct.
• Designs quality practice sessions and pre-season planning.
• Supervises managers and other staff and follows purchasing procedures.

Skills

WV policy compliance

Background check

Job duties adherence

Job description

POSITION

Assistant Coach Softball

LOCATION

Braxton County High School

REPORTS TO

Building Principal/Head Coach/Athletic Director

SALARY

Per Braxton County Coaching Pay Scale

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

• Meet the qualifications outlined in WVBOE and WVSSAC Policy
• Criminal background check per WV Code §18-5-15c. Please contact BCS before scheduling a background check to ensure that you have the correct codes to ensure that your background check is processed properly. Please do NOT use any previous code provided by the WVDE.
• The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the Job Description

APPLICATION DEADLINE

September 23, 2026

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

Staff members serve as role models for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.

Staff members are expected to refrain from bullying, harassment, intimidation, and discrimination.

PLEASE NOTE:

Please note: If you have recently retired from any entity covered by the West Virginia Consolidated Public Retirement Board, applying for or accepting employment within 60 days of your retirement date could negatively impact your retirement benefits and result in a significant financial or tax liability for which you are responsible. It is your responsibility to check with the WVCPRB to ensure that you are compliant with state code that requires a 60 day bona fide separation from retirement. Braxton County Schools will not be responsible for any taxes, penalties, costs, or other financial liabilities you may incur if you apply for or accept employment contrary to the laws of West Virginia, or the regulations of the Internal Revenue Service, the WVCPRB, or another or other applicable state or federal law or regulation. You may reach the WVCPRB by calling 1-800-654-4406. By applying, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this requirement.

Job Summary

To assist with participating students to achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline, and an increased level of self-esteem.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cooperates with building principal.
• Cooperates with athletic director.
• Develops rapport with coaching staff within the school.
• Organizes coaching staff if head coach. Assists Head Coach if assistant.
• Develops a positive relationship with student body.
• Develops a positive relationship with faculty.
• Develops a positive relationship with parents and community.
• Develops a positive relationship with game officials.
• Develops a positive relationship with news media.
• Develops a positive relationship with opponents.
• Employs appropriate conduct during games.
• Attends league, conference, and WVSSAC meetings.
• Participates in activities that foster professional growth and development.
• Motivates staff and players toward desired goals, and commands respect by example in appearance, manners, behavior, and language.
• Develops a high caliber and quality instruction.
• Manages 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.
• Follows purchasing procedures.
• Initiates game organizational skills.
• Follows board of education, league, conference, and WVSSAC policies.
• Devotes time and energy to coaching duties.
• Follows end of season procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

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 requires 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 (20-60 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 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration; applicants who have recent unsatisfactory evaluations are not to be considered eligible for consideration; applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not eligible for consideration; and, applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration. The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the Job Description, with or without reasonable accommodation.

As required by federal laws and regulations, the Braxton County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in employment or in its education programs and activities. Inquiries may be referred to Melissa Adkins, Title IX Coordinator, Braxton County Board of Education, 98 Carter Braxton Drive, Sutton WV 26601, phone [phone]; or the West Virginia Department of Education's Director of the Officeof the Office of Civil Rights.