Head Swim Coach 2026-2027

Kanawha County School District; Clendenin (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanawha County Public Schools Herbert Hoover High in Clendenin, West Virginia, seeks a Head Swim Coach for the 2026-2027 season. The role entails leading the swim program, coordinating coaching staff, and fostering positive relationships with students and the community.

Requirements include WVSSAC certification, WV teaching credentials, and a high school diploma or GED. The position is full-time and located at Herbert Hoover High School, with responsibilities that span pre-season planning and

Qualifications

• Certification and credentials required for coaching at the high school level.
• Highest education requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Maintains professional and interpersonal relations with school staff.
• Cooperates with principal and athletic director.
• Organizes coaching staff and develops rapport with participants and community.
• Ensures appropriate conduct during practices and games.
• Attends league, conference, and WVSSAC meetings.
• Manages season planning and budget considerations.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WVSSAC certification

WV teaching certification

WVDE teaching permit or substitute permit

Job description

Kanawha County Public Schools Herbert Hoover High - Clendenin, West Virginia Open in Google Maps

Head Swim Coach 2026-2027

Kanawha County Public Schools Herbert Hoover High - Clendenin, West Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5944803

Application Deadline: Oct 05, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 30, 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

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]