Head Wrestling Coach

MARTINSBURG HIGH SCHOOL; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Martinsburg High School in Martinsburg, WV is seeking a Head Wrestling Coach to lead the wrestling program. Responsibilities include planning practices, developing team philosophy, and supervising players and assistants.

The role requires WV Teacher Certification or WV Coaching Authorization, with recent coaching experience and ASEP/WVSSAC coursework completed prior to the season. This is a temporary on-site position within Berkeley County Schools.

Qualifications

• Requires WV Teacher Certification or WV Coaching Authorization before season start.
• Must have completed ASEP / WVSSAC certification training and online courses.
• Appropriate grade level athletic coaching experience within last five years.

Responsibilities

• Administer the designated sports program.
• Develop team philosophies and responsibilities.
• Supervise players and assistant coaches.
• Inventory all equipment and manage budget with AD/Principal.
• Maintain fields and facilities and prepare game plans.
• Develop off-season strength and conditioning programs.
• Support player academic progress and care for injuries.
• Foster relationships with players, parents, staff, and community.
• Adhere to WVSSAC rules and attend clinics.
• Organize supplemental funding activities and evaluate staff.

Skills

Coaching experience

Program supervision

Communication

Education

WV Teacher Certification or WV Coaching Authorization

Job description

Head Wrestling Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5912185

Application Deadline: Sep 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

POSITION:Head Wrestling Coach

LOCATION:Martinsburg High

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must possess or be eligible for West Virginia Teacher Certification; or, possess or have the ability to obtain the WV Coaching Authorization, prior to the start of the season (High School Diploma or GED required). This includes successful completion of a three-day ASEP / WVSSAC certification training class, with three online exams, followed by four NFHS / WVSSAC online courses with online exams, and required Safeschools trainings. Appropriate grade level athleticcoaching experience within the last five years required.

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Principal/ Athletic Director

FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

• Responsible for the administration of the designated sports program
• Development ofteam philosophies & responsibilities
• Supervision of players and assistant coaches
• Inventory of all equipment
• Work with athletic director/principal on program budget
• Maintenance of fields and facilities
• Prepare practice/game plans
• Develop and supervise an off-season strength and conditioning program
• Develop a program to follow player academic progress
• Care of injuries
• Develop positive relationships with players, parents, students, coaches, band, faculty, officials, media, and the community
• Be knowledgeable of all WVSSAC rules and strictly adhere to the same
• Attend required WVSSAC clinics
• Assist in organizing supplemental funding activities to support the program
• Assist in the supervision and evaluation of assistant coaches at all levels of the program
• Develop staff development opportunities for any assistant coaches
• Participate in the school’s Sportsmanship Program and Scholar/Athlete Program
• Perform additional, reasonable, job-related responsibilities as assigned by the athletic director and/or building principal

COMPENSATION:

Pay based on approved BCS Coaching Stipend Schedule.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multi- media equipment, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10 pounds of materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration; applicants who have recent unsatisfactory evaluations are not to be considered eligible for consideration; applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not eligible for consideration; and, applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration. Must have the ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the Job Description, with or without reasonable accommodation.

SEE ALSO:

WVSSAC Rules & Regulations handbook online:

http://www.wvssac.org/rules-and-regulations/

Must have prior approval and recommendation of administrators.

Position Type: Temporary

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lee-Dorah Wokpara , Recruiter/Talent Management Coordinator
• 1453 Winchester Ave
• Berkeley Co. Schools -- HR Dept.
• Martinsburg, West Virginia 25405
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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