Boys Basketball Assistant Coach | School Athletics

West Virginia Department of Education; Laurens (IA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Pocahontas County Schools is seeking an Assistant Coach for Boys Basketball to assist the Head Coach with leadership, instruction, and supervision of student-athletes while ensuring compliance with WVSSAC regulations and district policies.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, WVDE coaching authorization eligibility, and completion of required coaching education; CPR/AED certification is also required. A background check is mandatory, and prior coaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid WVDE Coaching Authorization, or eligible to obtain authorization, per WVBE Policy 5209 and WVSSAC regulations.
• Fingerprint-based background check required per WVBE Policy 5209 and county requirements.
• Completion of WVSSAC and NFHS coaching education courses before participation (Concussion in Sports, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Heat Illness Prevention).
• Other WVSSAC, WVDE or county-required courses may be required.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Maintain annual authorization and certification requirements via WVDE, WVSSAC, and county procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist the Head Coach in leading the athletic program.
• Promote sportsmanship, accountability, integrity, teamwork, and academics.
• Assist in administration and operation of the athletic program.
• Supervise student managers and assistants as assigned.
• Help implement program expectations, team rules, and disciplinary procedures.
• Perform duties related to the operation of the athletic program as directed.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

WVSSAC regulations

NFHS coaching education courses

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Pocahontas County Schools is seeking an Assistant Coach for Boys Basketball to assist the Head Coach with leadership, instruction, and supervision of student-athletes while ensuring compliance with WVSSAC regulations and district policies.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, WVDE coaching authorization eligibility, and completion of required coaching education; CPR/AED certification is also required. A background check is mandatory, and prior coaching experience is preferred.