Head Swim Coach 2026-2027

Kanawha County School District; St. Albans (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanawha County Public Schools in Saint Albans, WV, seeks a Head Swim Coach for the 2026-2027 school year to lead the swim program, develop athletes, and coordinate practices and meets.

The role requires WV teaching certification or equivalent, WVSSAC certification, and strong leadership to foster teamwork and sportsmanship among students, staff, and families.

This full-time position includes responsibilities across coaching, budgeting, and compliance with WVSSAC rules.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develops rapport with coaching staff within the school.
• Organizes coaching staff and manages practices.
• Follows WVSSAC policies and demonstrates professional conduct at all times.
• Attends league, conference and WVSSAC meetings to stay compliant.
• Promotes growth of participants and fosters teamwork among students, staff, and families.

Education

WV teaching certification or WVDE teaching permit or substitute permit

High school diploma or GED

WVSSAC certification

Job description

Head Swim Coach 2026-2027

Kanawha County Public Schools St. Albans High - Saint Albans, West Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5943113
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