Assistant Volleyball Coach

High School Athletic Coach

Qualifications: Valid WV teaching certification or WVDE teaching permit or substitute permit or WVSSAC certification

Performance 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

Coaching and Related Area:

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

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; (upon initial assignment) Criminal Background Check Estimated Cost: $47.25

Substance Screening Test

Be eligible and apply for certification as 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 that have been 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 On-line Concussion Awareness Course through the KCS Staff Development Site

The training courses will be taught throughout the year. Cost of the course will be $15.00

This requirement will allow 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