Middle School Assistant Softball Coach — Skill & Growth

West Virginia Department of Education; Pleasant Valley (WV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio County Board of Education seeks an Assistant Softball Coach for a Middle School, supporting the Head Coach and developing players’ skills while promoting discipline and sportsmanship. The position aligns with the 2026-2027 school year under the district salary schedule based on degree and experience.

The role involves planning practices, ensuring safety, and enforcing team standards within the district guidelines. Prior coaching knowledge and a commitment to student growth are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of a successful background check.
• Thorough knowledge of coaching principles and practices
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial arrangements
• Knowledge of rules and regulations as they pertain to the area being coached and ability to deal effectively with co-workers, athletes, administers and the public.
• Any additional qualifications which may be required for a particular sport.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all federal, state, and district laws and policies.
• Promote and adhere to the district mission, core beliefs, academic goals, and target areas.
• Coaches, under the direction of the Head Coach, individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sports involved.
• Assist with the planning and scheduling of regular program of practice.
• Assist in over‑seeing the safety conditions of the facility or area in which the activity is being held.
• Assist in enforcing discipline and sportsman like behavior among participants in the sport activity.
• Attend Booster Club meeting as directed by the Head Coach
• Attend all meetings arranged by the Head Coach.
• Be familiar with and follow the guidelines established in Ohio County Board of Education Regulation 4020.01.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Background check

Coaching principles

Budgeting

Rules & regulations

Sport-specific qualifications

Job description

Ohio County Board of Education seeks an Assistant Softball Coach for a Middle School, supporting the Head Coach and developing players’ skills while promoting discipline and sportsmanship. The position aligns with the 2026-2027 school year under the district salary schedule based on degree and experience.

The role involves planning practices, ensuring safety, and enforcing team standards within the district guidelines. Prior coaching knowledge and a commitment to student growth are essential.