High School Track & Field Assistant Coach

SPRING MILLS HIGH SCHOOL; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Mills High School in Martinsburg, WV is seeking an Assistant Track Coach to support the athletic program. The role involves assisting in program administration, budget coordination, practice planning, and supervision of student-athletes, with emphasis on safety and game preparation.

Applicants must hold or be eligible for WV teaching certification or WV coaching authorization, and complete ASEP/WVSSAC and NFHS/WVSSAC training.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the administration of the designated sports program.
• Assist in the development of team philosophies and responsibilities.
• Supervision of players.
• Inventory of all equipment.
• Work with head coach and athletic director/principal on program budget.
• Maintenance of fields and facilities input.
• Prepare practice/game plans.
• Supervise an off-season strength and conditioning program.
• Assist in program to follow player academic progress.
• Care of injuries.
• Develop positive relationship 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.
• Cooperate in supervision and evaluation of coach(es).
• Participate in staff development opportunities for assistant coaches.
• Participate in the school’s Sportsmanship Program and Scholar/Athlete Program.
• Cooperate with athletic director/principal, head coach, and fellow coaches and students to promote the best interests of the entire athletic program.
• Communicate effectively with head coach, athletic director and/or principal regarding all operations and activities.

Skills

WV Teacher Certification

WV Coaching Authorization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ASEP/WVSSAC certification training

NFHS/WVSSAC online courses

Job description

Spring Mills High School in Martinsburg, WV is seeking an Assistant Track Coach to support the athletic program. The role involves assisting in program administration, budget coordination, practice planning, and supervision of student-athletes, with emphasis on safety and game preparation.

Applicants must hold or be eligible for WV teaching certification or WV coaching authorization, and complete ASEP/WVSSAC and NFHS/WVSSAC training.