Assistant Track Coach

Kanawha County School District; Nitro (WV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanawha County Public Schools Nitro High in Nitro, West Virginia seeks an Assistant Track Coach to support athletic programs and student athletes. The role involves coordinating with the principal and athletic director, organizing coaching staff, and ensuring compliant practices and communications.

Requirements include WVSSAC certification, state teaching credentials or permits, and a high school diploma. The position is full-time with training and certification costs outlined for new coaches.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Fosters professional and interpersonal relations with staff, students, and community.
• Cooperates with building principal and athletic director.
• Organizes coaching staff and develops rapport within the school.
• Manages practice sessions, budgeting, and purchasing procedures.
• Ensures appropriate conduct during practices and games and attends WVSSAC meetings.

Skills

Professional communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

WVDE teaching permit

WVSSAC certification

WV teaching certification

Job description

Assistant Track Coach

Kanawha County Public Schools Nitro High – Nitro, West Virginia. Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5958838

Application Deadline: Oct 19, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Oct 13, 2026 7:01 PM (UTC)

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)

• 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

New TEACHERS 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

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Contact Information

• Carol Hamric
• 200 Elizabeth Street
• Charleston, West Virginia 25311
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]