Lead Track Coach - Build Elite Team & Skills

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; Forest Oaks (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

West Virginia Department of Education (WV DOE) is seeking a qualified athletic coach to help student athletes reach peak skill, discipline, and self-esteem through mentoring and instruction at the school level.

The position reports to the Principal/Athletic Director and requires collaboration with coaching staff, adherence to WVSSAC policies, and responsible conduct during games and events. A strong emphasis on safety, planning, and professional growth is expected.

Qualifications

• Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate
• Meet the qualifications outlined in WVBOE and WVSSAC Policy
• Perform duties as described in the job description below.
• Experience coaching at the school level.
• Applicant will be required to bring sample conditions and practice plans.
• Demonstrate organizational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Cooperates with building principal
• Cooperates with athletic director
• Develops rapport with coaching staff within the school
• Organizes coaching staff if head coach. Assists Head Coach if assistant
• Develops a positive relationship with student body
• Develops a positive relationship with faculty
• Develops a positive relationship with parents and community
• Develops a positive relationship with game officials
• Develops a positive relationship with news media
• Develops a positive relationship with opponents
• Employs appropriate conduct during games
• Attends league, conference, and WVSSAC meetings
• Participates in activities that foster professional growth and development
• Motivates staff and players toward desired goals, and commands respect by example in appearance, manners, behavior, and language
• Develops a high caliber and quality instruction
• Teaches fundamental 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
• Follows purchasing procedures
• Initiates game organizational skills
• Follows board of education, league, conference, and WVSSAC policies
• Devotes time and energy to coaching duties
• Follows end of season procedures

Skills

Coaching experience

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Job description

West Virginia Department of Education (WV DOE) is seeking a qualified athletic coach to help student athletes reach peak skill, discipline, and self-esteem through mentoring and instruction at the school level.

The position reports to the Principal/Athletic Director and requires collaboration with coaching staff, adherence to WVSSAC policies, and responsible conduct during games and events. A strong emphasis on safety, planning, and professional growth is expected.