Floating Coach

DUNBAR MIDDLE SCH FOR INNOV; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunbar Middle School for Innovation in Lynchburg, VA, is seeking a Floating Coach to support athletics across sports. This role involves assisting coaches with practice planning, game strategies, and athlete development, while ensuring safety and sportsmanship.

The position emphasizes coaching experience, ability to adapt to different teams, and a commitment to fostering positive student outcomes in a dynamic school environment.

Qualifications

• Past play experience in sports. Preference given to those with coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Helps instructs players in the rules, regulations, and techniques of wrestling.
• Assists with organizing and directing practice activities/exercises, assessing player’s skills, monitoring players during competition and practice.
• Helps with supervising athletes during practices and competition.

Skills

Coaching experience

Student athlete development

Game strategy

Job description

Floating Coach

Lynchburg City Schools DUNBAR MIDDLE SCH FOR INNOV - LYNCHBURG, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5977125
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Floating Coach GENERAL INFORMATION Title: Floating Coach Department: Athletics Salary Grade: Coach & Sponser Level 10

FLSA Status:Exempt Site/Location: Dunbar Middle School Reports to: Athletic Director Date: 10/29/2026

POSITION SUMMARY

• Responsible as a floater assisting coach with student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Helps instructs players in the rules, regulations, and techniques of wrestling.
• Assists with organizing and directing practice activities/exercises, assessing player’s skills, monitoring players during competition and practice.
• Helps with supervising athletes during practices and competition.

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES Personal Competencies

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality

Leadership Competencies

• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively

Functional Competencies

• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Past play experience in sports. Preference given to those with coaching experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here 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 required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

JOB STATUS: OPEN

SALARY: Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales .

DAYS: START DATE: 2026-2027

Position Type: Non-Applicable

Contact Information

• William Swann , Athletic Director
• DUNBAR MIDDLE SCH FOR INNOV
• Phone: [phone]