Assistant High School Tennis Coach (Boys & Girls)

Kanawha County School District; Nitro (WV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanawha County Public Schools Nitro High in Nitro, West Virginia seeks an Assistant Boys and Girls Tennis Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires WV teaching certification or WVDE permit or substitute permit and WVSSAC certification, with a focus on high school athletics and student development.

Responsibilities include organizing coaching staff, developing relationships with students, parents, and staff, and ensuring proper conduct at practices and games.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develops rapport with coaching staff within the school.
• Organizes coaching staff.
• Develops positive relationships with participants, student body, faculty, parents, community, officials, news media, and opponents.
• Employs appropriate conduct during practices and games.
• Attends league, conference and WVSSAC meetings.
• Participates in activities that foster growth and development.
• Motivates staff and players toward desired goals.
• Commands respect by example in appearance, manners, behavior and language.
• Teaches fundamental 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.
• Initiates game organizational skills.
• Follows league, conference and WVSSAC policies.
• Devotes time and energy to coaching duties.
• Follows end of season procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team coordination

Coaching

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

WVSSAC certification

WV teaching certification / WVDE permit / substitute permit

Job description

Kanawha County Public Schools Nitro High in Nitro, West Virginia seeks an Assistant Boys and Girls Tennis Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires WV teaching certification or WVDE permit or substitute permit and WVSSAC certification, with a focus on high school athletics and student development.

Responsibilities include organizing coaching staff, developing relationships with students, parents, and staff, and ensuring proper conduct at practices and games.