Head Varsity Girls Wrestling Coach

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; West Virginia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia Department of Education is seeking a head coach with teaching certification and coaching authorization to lead the athletic program at the school level. The role requires knowledge of the assigned sport, the ability to conduct clinics, manage equipment, and ensure player eligibility with proper paperwork.

The position emphasizes prevention of substances, collaboration with athletic trainers, and maintaining high ethical standards, while fostering learning and sportsmanship among

Qualifications

• Certified as a teacher by the West Virginia Board of Education or holds coaching authorization granted by the State Superintendent of Schools.
• Exhibit knowledge of the assigned sport, as well as of the duties and responsibilities of a head coach and the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as demonstrated in the personal interview.
• Specialized training in the area of assigned sport.
• Good evaluations and/or recommendations from professional associates, employers, and/or supervisors.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, school personnel and parents.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Implement clinics and schedule times for a weight training program year round.
• Inventory and maintenance of equipment before and after the season.
• Determine eligibility of players. Be sure all athletes have turned in the proper paperwork before participating (i.e. birth certificates, physical forms, and insurance forms).
• Take an active role in the prevention of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco abuse.
• Work closely with the athletic trainer to prevent injuries and stress injury prevention to athletes.
• The head coach will be responsible for all coaching and teaching activity concerning the sport.
• Strive to set an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct, and emphasizes sportsmanship.
• Develop, implement and manage the athletic program.
• Foster a climate conducive to learning and good sportsmanship.
• Establish and maintain proper record keeping systems.
• Provide good leadership in the academic and extra-curricular programs.
• Practice positive public relations.
• Maintain professional work habits.
• Continually upgrade skills as a coach.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned by the athletic director or principal.
• Follow league, conference, and WVSSAC policies.

Skills

Sport knowledge

Communication

Collaboration

Coaching ethics

Education

Teaching certification (WV Board of Education)

Coaching authorization

Specialized sport training

Job description

• Certified as a teacher by the West Virginia Board of Education or holds coaching authorization granted by the State Superintendent of Schools.
• Exhibit knowledge of the assigned sport, as well as of the duties and responsibilities of a head coach and the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as demonstrated in the personal interview.
• Specialized training in the area of assigned sport.
• Good evaluations and/or recommendations from professional associates, employers, and/or supervisors.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, school personnel and parents.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.

Immediate Supervisor:

Principal/Athletic Director

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement clinics and schedule times for a weight training program year round.
• Inventory and maintenance of equipment before and after the season.
• Determine eligibility of players. Be sure all athletes have turned in the proper paperworkbefore participating (i.e. birth certificates, physical forms, and insurance forms).
• Take an active role in the prevention of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco abuse.
• Work closely with the athletic trainer to prevent injuries and stress injury prevention to athletes.
• The head coach will be responsible for all coaching and teaching activity concerning the sport.
• Strive to set an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct, and emphasizesportsmanship.
• Develop, implement and manage the athletic program.
• Foster a climate conducive to learning and good sportsmanship.
• Establish and maintain proper record keeping systems.
• Provide good leadership in the academic and extra-curricular programs.
• Practice positive public relations.
• Maintain professional work habits.
• Continually upgrade skills as a coach.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned by the athletic director or principal.
• Follow league, conference, and WVSSAC policies.