Head Baseball Coach 2026-2027

Kanawha County School District; Elkview (WV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanawha County Public Schools Elkview Middle in Elkview, West Virginia seeks a Head Baseball Coach for 2026-2027 to lead the baseball program with strong instruction and supervision of players and staff.

The role requires WV teaching certification, WVDE or substitute permit, WVSSAC involvement, and adherence to district policies; cost and training requirements are outlined in district guidance.

Qualifications

• Valid WV teaching certification, WVDE teaching permit, or substitute permit.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• WVSSAC certification or familiarity is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and leads baseball program within Elkview Middle School.
• Develops rapport with coaching staff, students and parents while upholding school policies.
• Attends league and WVSSAC meetings and contributes to program planning.
• Supervises practice sessions and manages budget and purchases.
• Ensures safety and proper care of equipment and facilities.

Education

WV teaching certification

WVDE teaching permit

Substitute permit

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Head Baseball Coach 2026-2027

Kanawha County Public Schools Elkview Middle - Elkview, West Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5943115

Application Deadline: Oct 02, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 29, 2026 2:01 AM (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)
• Non-Teaching Applicants must;
• 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

Requirements for Certified Teachers

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

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]

NewTEACHERSthat 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