Assistant Wrestling Coach

MARTINSBURG HIGH SCHOOL; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 4,500 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

Martinsburg High is seeking an Assistant Wrestling Coach to support program administration, planning, and supervision of student-athletes in a competitive West Virginia environment.

The role emphasizes safety, academic progress, and community relations, with duties spanning practice design, equipment oversight, and coordination with the athletic director and head coach. Experience with WVSSAC guidelines is essential.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess or be eligible for West Virginia Teacher Certification; or WV Coaching Authorization.
• High School Diploma or GED required prior to start of season; ASEP/WVSSAC certs completed.
• Four WVSSAC online courses and safety trainings completed prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the administration of the designated sports program.
• Develop team philosophies and responsibilities with the coaching staff.
• Supervise players and monitor conduct during practices and games.
• Inventory all equipment and manage storage.
• Collaborate with head coach/AD on the program budget.
• Maintain fields and facilities; input maintenance needs.
• Prepare practice and game plans; supervise off-season conditioning.
• Assist in tracking student academic progress and care of injuries.
• Foster positive relationships with players, parents and staff.
• Adhere to WVSSAC rules; attend required clinics and organize supplemental funding.

Education

West Virginia Teacher Certification

WV Coaching Authorization

Job description

Assistant Wrestling Coach

Berkeley County Schools (WV) Martinsburg High - Martinsburg, West Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Berkeley County Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5948305
Application Deadline: Oct 08, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

POSITION: Assistant Wrestling Coach

LOCATION: MartinsburgHighSchool

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must possess or be eligible for West Virginia Teacher Certification; or, possess or have the ability to obtain the WV Coaching Authorization (High School Diploma or GED Required), prior to the start of the season. This includes successful completion of a three-day ASEP / WVSSAC certification training class, with three online exams, followed by four NFHS / WVSSAC online courses, with online exams and required Safeschools trainings.

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Head Coach/Principal/ Athletic Director

FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

• Responsible for assisting in the administration of the designated sportsprogram
• Assist in the development ofteam philosophies and responsibilites
• Supervision of players
• Inventory of all equipment
• Work with head coach and athletic director/principal on program budget
• Maintenance of fields and facilities input
• Prepare practice/game plans
• Supervise an off-season strength and conditioning program
• Assist inprogram to follow player academic progress
• Care of injuries
• Develop positive relationship with players, parents, students, coaches, band, faculty, officials, media, and the community
• Be knowledgeable of all WVSSAC rules and strictly adhere to the same
• Attend required WVSSAC clinics
• Assist in organizing supplemental funding activities to support the program
• Cooperate in supervision and evaluation of coach(es)
• Partcicipate instaff development opportunities for assistant coaches
• Participate in the school’s Sportsmanship Program and Scholar/Athlete Program
• Cooperate with athletic director/principal, head coach, and fellow coaches and students to promote the best interested of the entire athetic program
• Communicate effectively with head coach, athletic director and/or prinicpalregarding all operations and activities.
• Perform additional, reasonable, job-related responsibilities as assigned by the head coach, athletic director and/or building principal

COMPENSATION:

Pay based on approved BCS Coaching Stipend Schedule

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 multi- media 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.

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.

SEE ALSO:

WVSSAC Rules & Regulations handbook online:

http://www.wvssac.org/rules-and-regulations/

Must have prior approval and recommendation of administrators.

Position Type: Temporary
Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lee-Dorah Wokpara , Coordinator of Recruitment
• Berkeley County Schools
• Martinsburg, West Virginia 25405
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]