Assistant Cross Country Coach

Young World Physical Education; Bath (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Bath, WV is seeking an Assistant Coach to take on seasonal duties, ensuring effective coaching practices and compliance with WVSSAC regulations. The ideal candidate will hold a Professional Teaching Certificate or Coaching Authorization and will motivate players while maintaining professionalism within the athletic environment.

This role involves managing practice sessions, fostering student development, and adhering to safety and conduct guidelines.

Qualifications

• Professional Teaching Certificate or Eligibility for Coaching Authorization.
• Criminal background check pursuant to West Virginia Code.
• Ability to perform essential duties as described.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit professional relations with students and staff.
• Motivate athletes toward desired goals.
• Assist with implementing sports skills as directed.

Skills

Professional Teaching Certificate or Eligibility for Coaching Authorization

Ability to perform essential duties

Maintaining sobriety and no substance use

Job description

Job Details

Job ID: 5766667

Application Deadline: Jun 19, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Title: Assistant Coach

FLSA/Contract Status: Extracurricular

Employment Terms: Season as established by WVSSAC and schedule approved by Principal

Salary: As per Morgan County Schools Coaching Salary Schedule

Qualifications

• Professional Teaching Certificate or Eligibility for Coaching Authorization.
• Criminal background check pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A3-10, as appropriate.
• Ability to perform essential duties as described.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
• Maintain sobriety and no controlled substance use while at work.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see, climb, use technology such as computers and multimedia equipment, and perform repetitive motions.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds of materials.
• Vision requirements include close vision to read handwritten or typed materials.
• Work environment may be indoors in a gymnasium or outdoors with temperatures ranging from 20°F to over 90°F; noise level moderate to loud (60‑90 dB).

Essential Job Functions

• Exhibits professional and interpersonal relations with building principal, athletic director, county staff, coaching staff, student body, parents, spectators, community, game officials, news media, and opponents.
• Motivates staff and players toward desired goals, commands respect, and follows all school, county, league, conference, and WVSSAC policies.
• Attends league, conference, and WVSSAC meetings if requested.
• Assists with implementing fundamental sports skills and sports management systems as directed by the head coach.
• Develops and implements high‑quality instruction, teaches fundamental skills, handles athletic injuries, supervises and disciplines teams appropriately.
• Designs quality organization of practice sessions, pre‑season planning, and game organization skills.
• Supervises managers and other support personnel, fosters a climate conducive to learning.
• Maintains equipment and follows end‑of‑season procedures.
• Provides leadership and support in planning, developing, and implementing instructional program as assigned.
• Assists in establishing and implementing improvement and communication programs and ensures professional work habits and continued skill development.
• Supports the head coach in all duties and fulfills responsibilities assigned by the head coach, including assuming the role of head coach if necessary.
• Completes training required by WVSSAC, adheres to Employee Code of Conduct, and performs duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.