$1 Assistant Football Coach

POSITION: $1 Assistant Football Coach

LOCATION: Pocahontas County High School 

CLASSIFICATION: Extra-Duty Assignment

REPORTS TO: Head Coach, Athletic Director, Principal and/or Assistant Principal  

EVALUATION: Evaluations conducted as defined in West Virginia Board of Education Policy 5310 and PCBOE Policy 3220.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SALARY: Based on Pocahontas County Schools salary / extracurricular pay index
 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

To assist the Head Coach in providing leadership, instruction, supervision, and support for the athletic program while promoting the educational, physical, social, emotional, and character development of student-athletes and maintaining full compliance with WVSSAC regulations, WVBE policies, county board procedures, and school expectations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) Coaching Authorization, or documented eligibility to obtain authorization, in compliance with WVBE Policy 5209 and WVSSAC regulations.
• Successful completion of a fingerprint-based criminal background check in accordance with WVBE Policy 5209 and county board of education requirements.
• Completion of all WVSSAC and NFHS-required coaching education courses prior to participation in practices or contests, including:
  • Concussion in Sports
  • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
  • Heat Illness Prevention
• Any additional courses required by WVSSAC, WVDE, or the county board of education.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Ability to maintain annual authorization and certification requirements, including completion of all required WVDE, WVSSAC, and county board documentation.
   

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid WV teaching certificate or WV substitute teaching permit
• Previous playing or coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with student-athletes from diverse background.
   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Program Leadership

• Support and carry out the vision, goals, expectations, and procedures established by the Head Coach.
• Assist in maintaining a program culture emphasizing sportsmanship, accountability, integrity, teamwork, and academic achievement.
• Support the administration and operation of the assigned athletic program.
• Supervise student managers, student assistants, and other support personnel as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Assist the Head Coach with implementing program expectations, team rules, and disciplinary procedures.
• Perform duties assigned by the Head Coach, Athletic Director, or Principal that are related to the operation of the athletic program.
• Assist the Head Coach with maintaining participation records and monitoring student-athlete eligibility for Extracurricular/Interscholastic Physical Education Credit.

Relationships and Communication

• Cooperate fully with the Head Coach, Principal, Athletic Director, faculty, staff, and district administration.
• Establish and maintain positive and professional relationships with student-athletes, parents/guardians, faculty, community members, officials, opponents, and media representatives.
• Communicate with parents and guardians only through approved channels and in accordance with program and district expectations.
• Refer significant parent concerns or program matters to the Head Coach when appropriate.
• Attend required meetings, clinics, professional development activities, and athletic department functions as directed.
• Represent the school and athletic program professionally in all verbal, written, electronic, and social media communications.
• Refrain from making unauthorized public statements on behalf of the school, athletic department, or athletic program.

Student-Athlete Development

• Support the academic achievement and eligibility of all student-athletes.