Head Girls Track Coach 2026-2027

Kanawha County School District; Elkview (WV); On-site; USD 2,500 - 4,500; Full time

Job summary

Kanawha County School District is seeking a Head Girls Track Coach for the 2026-27 school year at Elkview Middle School, Elkview, West Virginia. The role requires relevant WV teaching certification and WVSSAC certification, with supervision of coaching staff and coordination with the athletic department.

The position entails organizing practices, maintaining positive relationships with students, staff, parents and the community, and ensuring proper conduct during events.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coaches girls track and related athletics as assigned.
• Collaborates with building principal and athletic director.
• Organizes coaching staff and develops positive relationships with participants, staff and community.
• Ensures appropriate conduct during practices and games.
• Attends WVSSAC meetings and completes required training and certifications.
• Manages preseason planning, budgeting and supervision of squad and managers.

Skills

WVSSAC certification

Education

WV teaching certification

High school diploma or GED

WVDE teaching permit or substitute permit

Job description

Head Girls Track Coach 2026-2027

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5943119
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

• 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

Requirements for Certified Teachers

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

Position Type

Full-time

Job Categories

Athletics & Activities > Coaching