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

Performance Responsibilities:

Professional and Interpersonal Relations

• Cooperates with building principal and 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

Coaching and Related Areas

• Develops high-caliber and quality instruction
• Teaches fundamental skills
• Handles athletic injuries
• Cares for equipment
• Supervises participants and disciplines the team appropriately
• Designs quality organization of practice sessions
• Designs pre-season planning
• Supervises managers and other support personnel
• Manages budget and 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
• Completes WVSSAC Training & Certification Program and takes KCS Staff Development Training on Concussions

Other Requirements:

• Non-Teaching Applicants must:
  • Complete WVSSAC Training and Certification Program (Estimated Cost: $250.00)
  • Apply for position(s) annually
  • Submit to:
    • Criminal Background Check (Estimated Cost: $47.25)
    • Substance Screening Test
    • Physical Examination
  • Be eligible and apply for certification as a Coach through the WV Department of Education (Estimated Cost: $35.00)
  • Keep certification valid and current (Estimated Annual Cost: $35.00)
  • Attend Kanawha County Schools' Orientation

Requirements for Certified Teachers:

• New teachers hired after July 1, 2012, who apply to coach on the secondary level (grades 6-12) must have completed the three-hour training session provided by Kanawha County Schools and complete the Online Concussion Awareness Course through the KCS Staff Development Site.
• The training courses will be taught throughout the year. The cost of the course will be $15.00.
• This requirement allows new teachers hired after July 1, 2012, by Kanawha County Schools to be able to coach on the first day of practice of each specified sport identified.