Lead High School Wrestling Coach

Kanawha County School District; Clendenin (WV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanawha County Public Schools in Clendenin, West Virginia seeks a Head Wrestling Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires WV teaching certification or WVDE permit or substitute permit and WVSSAC certification, along with a valid high school diploma or GED.

The coach will lead the wrestling program, organize staff, and ensure athlete safety and development. Responsibilities include staff coordination, practice design, game organization, budget management, and compliance with WVSSAC

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Promotes professional and interpersonal relations with staff, administration and community
• Cooperates with building principal and athletic director
• Develops rapport with coaching staff within the school
• Organizes coaching staff and designs practice sessions
• Develops strong instruction and teaches fundamental wrestling skills
• Handles athletic injuries and cares for equipment
• Supervises participants and disciplines team appropriately
• Manages budget and follows purchasing procedures
• Completes WVSSAC Training & Certification Program and KCS concussion training

Job description

Kanawha County Public Schools in Clendenin, West Virginia seeks a Head Wrestling Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires WV teaching certification or WVDE permit or substitute permit and WVSSAC certification, along with a valid high school diploma or GED.

The coach will lead the wrestling program, organize staff, and ensure athlete safety and development. Responsibilities include staff coordination, practice design, game organization, budget management, and compliance with WVSSAC