Head Middle School Softball Coach - Posting #26-27-262

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; Philippi (WV); On-site; USD 4,000 - 7,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia K-12 Jobs in Philippi, WV, is seeking a Head Middle School Softball Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. The role reports to the Principal and/or Athletic Director and involves supervising practices and travel, teaching game rules and strategies, and promoting participation in the program.

Candidates must hold WV Teaching Certification or WVSSAC coaching certification, have a valid First Aid/CPR card, and complete CPR and AED training.

Qualifications

• WV Teaching Certification or WVSSAC coaching certification required.
• Valid First Aid and CPR card.
• CPR and AED training completed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise athletes during competition, practices, meetings and travel, which involves the assigned program.
• Instruct athletes in the rules and strategies of the activity.
• Plan and implement activities designed to prepare the athletes for interscholastic competition.
• Issue, inventory and maintain equipment.
• Promote student awareness of and participation in the program. Activities may include poster displays, meetings; signup sheets and informal contact with students.
• Assist principal and/or athletic director in program development.
• Interact with athletes to promote a positive school and team image.
• Learn and adhere to the rules and regulations of the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission, Barbour County Board of Education and the school to which the coach is assigned.
• Perform other program related duties and functions.
• Perform duties in accordance with Employee Code of Conduct

Skills

First Aid

CPR certification

AED training

Education

WV Teaching Certification

WVSSAC coaching certification

Job description

Head Middle School Softball Coach - Posting #26-27-262 JobID: 74022

Position

Head Middle School Softball Coach

Immediate Supervisor

Principal and/or Athletic Director

Qualifications

• Holds a Valid WV Teaching Certification in Education and/or WVSSAC coaching certification
• Holds a Valid First Aid and CPR card
• Complete CPR and AED training

Responsibilities

1. Supervise athletes during competition, practices, meetings and travel, which involves the assigned program.
2. Instruct athletes in the rules and strategies of the activity.
3. Plan and implement activities designed to prepare the athletes for interscholastic competition.
4. Issue, inventory and maintain equipment.
5. Promote student awareness of and participation in the program. Activities may include poster displays, meetings; signup sheets and informal contact with students.
6. Assist principal and/or athletic director in program development.
7. Interact with athletes to promote a positive school and team image.
8. Learn and adhere to the rules and regulations of the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission, Barbour County Board of Education and the school to which the coach is assigned.
9. Perform other program related duties and functions.
10. Perform duties in accordance with Employee Code of Conduct

See attached Job Description

Employment Term

2026-2027 School Year (Athletic Season as determined by WVSSAC)

Salary

Per board approved coaches supplement.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The policy of Barbour County Schools is that there will be no discrimination made on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or handicap in the educational services or activities which it supports.

Barbour County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability or handicap in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Barbour County Schools will comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973("Section 504"), 29 U.S.C. §794, and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 104, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("Title II"), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12131-12134, and it's implementing regulations at 28 C.F.R. Part 35, or Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 in the operation of its schools and facilities.

Questions regarding implementation of this policy or regarding 504, Title II or Title IX should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator:

Title IX Coordinator
Barbour County Schools
45 School Street
Philippi, WV 26416
Telephone: [phone]