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.

Coaching and Related Areas:

• 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.
• Completes WVSSAC Training & Certification Program and takes KCS Staff Development Training on Concussions.

Other Requirements: (Estimated costs are the responsibility of the individual and subject to change at the discretion of the service provider)

Non-Teaching Applicants Must:

• Complete WVSSAC Training and Certification Program Estimated Cost: $250.00
• Apply for position(s) annually
• Submit to the following upon initial assignment:
  • 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