Head Softball Coach | Build a Winning High School Program

Kanawha County School District; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 2,500 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanawha County Public Schools Sissonville Middle in Charleston, WV is seeking a Head Softball Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. Candidates must have WV teaching certification or WVDE permit or substitute permit, a high school diploma or GED, and WVSSAC certification.

Primary duties include organizing coaching staff, developing relationships with players, attending league and WVSSAC meetings, managing practice plans, and ensuring good conduct during games and practices.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Cooperates with building principal
• Cooperates with athletic director
• Develops rapport with coaching staff within the school
• Organizes coaching staff
• Develops positive relationships with participants, student body, faculty, parents, community, officials, news media, and opponents
• Maintains appropriate conduct during practices and games
• Attends league, conference and WVSSAC meetings
• Participates in activities that foster growth and development
• Motivates staff and players toward goals
• Commands respect by example in appearance, manners, behavior and language
• Develops high caliber instruction and teaches fundamental skills
• Handles athletic injuries
• Cares for equipment
• Supervises participants and disciplines team appropriately
• Designs practice sessions and preseason planning
• Supervises managers and other staff
• Manages budget and follows purchasing procedures
• Initiates game organizational skills
• Follows WVSSAC policies and end-of-season procedures
• Completes WVSSAC Training & Certification Program and Kanawha County Schools Staff Development Training on Concussions

Education

WV teaching certification

WVDE teaching permit

substitute permit

High school diploma or GED

WVSSAC certification

Job description

Kanawha County Public Schools Sissonville Middle in Charleston, WV is seeking a Head Softball Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. Candidates must have WV teaching certification or WVDE permit or substitute permit, a high school diploma or GED, and WVSSAC certification.

Primary duties include organizing coaching staff, developing relationships with players, attending league and WVSSAC meetings, managing practice plans, and ensuring good conduct during games and practices.