Head Softball Coach 2026-2027

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 Softball Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires valid WV teaching credentials or WVDE teaching permit, a high school diploma or GED, and WVSSAC certification.

Coaches will work with the school leadership to develop program goals and ensure safe, compliant operations. The position involves organizing coaching staff, planning practices and games, managing equipment and budgets, and maintaining professional

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develops rapport with coaching staff within the school.
• Organizes coaching staff.
• Designs quality organization of practice sessions.
• Follows WVSSAC Training & Certification requirements and Kanawha County Schools' procedures.
• Manages budget and equipment in coaching program.
• Attends WVSSAC meetings and school activities to foster growth and development.

Skills

Teaching certification or permit

High school diploma or GED

WVSSAC certification

Education

WV teaching certification

WVDE teaching permit

Substitute permit

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Head Softball Coach 2026-2027

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5967777
Application Deadline: Oct 27, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Yesterday

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

Contact Information

• Carol Hamric
• 200 Elizabeth Street
• Charleston, West Virginia 25311
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]