Season-Long High School Softball Coach 2026-27

Applitrack; Nitro (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanawha County Schools is seeking qualified applicants to coach at the secondary level in Kanawha County. This role emphasizes developing high-caliber instruction, organizing coaching staff, and fostering positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.

Candidates must hold WV teaching certification or WVDE permit or substitute permit, a high school diploma or GED, and WVSSAC certification.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Professional and Interpersonal Relations
• Cooperates with building principal
• Cooperates with athletic director
• Develops rapport with coaching staff within the school
• Organizes coaching staff
• Develops positive relationships with participants, student body, faculty, parents, community, officials, news media, and opponents.
• Employs appropriate conduct during practices and games.
• Attends league, conference and WVSSAC meetings.
• Participates in activities that foster growth and development.
• Motivates staff and players toward desired goals.
• Commands respect by example in appearance, manners, behavior and language.
• Develops 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.
• Manages budget.
• Follows purchasing procedures.
• Initiates game organizational skills.
• Follows league, conference and WVSSAC policies.
• Devotes time and energy to coaching duties.
• Follows end of season procedures.
• Complete WVSSAC Training & Certification Program and take KCS Staff Development Training on Concussions.

Education

High school diploma or GED

WVSSAC certification

WV teaching certification or WVDE permit or substitute permit

Job description

Kanawha County Schools is seeking qualified applicants to coach at the secondary level in Kanawha County. This role emphasizes developing high-caliber instruction, organizing coaching staff, and fostering positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.

Candidates must hold WV teaching certification or WVDE permit or substitute permit, a high school diploma or GED, and WVSSAC certification.