Head Boys Track Coach — Lead, Develop & Inspire

Kanawha County School District; Dunbar (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanawha County Public Schools Dunbar Middle in Dunbar, WV is seeking a Head Boys Track Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves leading coaching staff, organizing practices, and fostering positive relationships with students, parents, and the community.

The ideal candidate will hold WV teaching certification (or WVDE permit/substitute), WVSSAC certification, and a high school diploma or GED. Responsibilities include instruction, safety, budget handling, and adherence to WVSSAC

Qualifications

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

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.
• 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

Skills

WV teaching certification

WVDE teaching permit

substitute permit

Education

WV teaching certification or WVDE teaching permit or substitute permit

High school diploma or GED

WVSSAC certification

Job description

Kanawha County Public Schools Dunbar Middle in Dunbar, WV is seeking a Head Boys Track Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves leading coaching staff, organizing practices, and fostering positive relationships with students, parents, and the community.

The ideal candidate will hold WV teaching certification (or WVDE permit/substitute), WVSSAC certification, and a high school diploma or GED. Responsibilities include instruction, safety, budget handling, and adherence to WVSSAC