Assistant Cross Country Coach

Jefferson County Schools

Washington High Athletics - Charles Town, West Virginia This job is also posted in Jefferson County Schools

Job Details

Job ID:

5910299

Application Deadline:

Sep 08, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Title:

Assistant Coach

Minimum Qualifications:

Teacher certification as required by the state or Certification from WVSSAC Coaches

Workshop. Knowledgeable in sports regarding rules and regulations of school policy and

WVSSAC Handbook.

Immediate Supervisor(s): Principal, Athletic Director, Head Coach

Supervises:

Students

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Assistant Coach is responsible for the following:

Leadership and support in area of responsibility

Establishing and implementing an improvement process for area of responsibility

Establishing good public and employee relations in area of responsibility

Maintaining professional work habits

Maintaining and upgrading his/her professional skills

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

The following performance standards relate to the responsibilities listed below:

Leadership and support in area of responsibility:

Demonstrate knowledge of rules and regulations regarding his/her sport as presented in the WVSSAC Handbook

Assist head coach in proper registration of all athletes

Assist head coach in systematic issuance of equipment

Assist head coach in providing accurate information needed to compile eligibility lists and other reports

Inform his/her team of all rules and regulations, with specific emphasis on the Athletic Code of Conduct, and other athletic department policies

Be responsible for the actions and conduct of his/her team whenever they are under his/her jurisdiction

Emphasize safety precautions to control injury

Submit reports as required by the head coach and athletic director

Publicly support the philosophy and coaching techniques of the head coach

Carry out assigned duties and activities designated by the head coach

Establishing and implementing an improvement process for area of responsibility:

Exhibit knowledge of all rules and rule changes

Promote a good sportsmanship program

Apply discipline in a firm and positive manner

Establishing good public and employee relations in an area of responsibility:

Support the head coach in developing a positive image for his/her sport

Assist in recommending athletes for awards

Maintaining professional work habits:

Assist head coach in care of equipment and facilities

Be punctual for athletic contests and practice sessions

Conduct self and teams in an ethical mariner during contests and practice

Assist head coach with end-of-season inventory of equipment

Maintaining and upgrading his/her professional skills:

Accept and use new rules and regulations regarding his/her sport.

Attend the WVSSAC rules clinic.

Maintain and upgrade professional skills by involvement in the following: staff development, reading professional articles, advanced degrees, research and professional associations.

All assistant coaches are answerable to the head coach and are expected to carry out the wishes and responsibilities set forth by the head coach. Reference here is made to such areas as systems of offense and defense, coaching techniques, scouting for the varsity team and delegated responsibilities at home and away varsity contests, etc.

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION

Jefferson County Schools is bound by statute to recommend the most qualified applicants for position vacancies. In order to determine those qualifications as set forth by the West Virginia Code, we require all applicants to fill out an application, which includes supervisory references, and, in many instances, participate in interviews. Failure to provide references, negative references, and failing to participate in requested interviews may impact negatively a candidate's qualifications.

Applicants who have been dismissed or have had their contracts non-renewed for cause are not eligible for consideration. Applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration. Applicants must complete the entire application and provide all documents required. Failure to complete the application, provide requested items, or falsification of information will result in the application not being considered.

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans

with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this

position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this

position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

Position Type:

Part-Time

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required