Head Basketball Coach - BOYS

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BOYS JobID:

64031

Position Type:

Athletics/ Coach Date Posted:

5/13/2026

Location:

Pocahontas County High School Closing Date:

05/20/2026

County:

Pocahontas County Schools Position:

Head Basketball Coach•

BOYS Location:

Pocahontas County High School Reports to: Building Principal and/or

Designee Evaluation:

Performance evaluation in accordance with WV Board of Education Policy 5310.

Salary:

Based on Pocahontas County Schools salary / extracurricular pay index

Term Of Employment:

2026-2027

School Year Qualifications:

WV Professional Teaching Certificate

AND/OR WVSSAC

Certification as required under WV State BOE Policy 5202

Additional Minimum Requirements:

Applicants who have recent unsatisfactory evaluations will not be considered eligible for consideration; applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not eligible for consideration; and, applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration. Additional Minimum Requirements for

Applicants Not Currently Employed:

Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration; The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the Job Description, with or without reasonable accommodation

JOB SUMMARY

To assist students with participating in extra-curricular events to achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline, and an increased level of self-esteem.

• Extracurricular/Interscholastic Physical Education Credit Options
• Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year , Pocahontas County Schools, in accordance with West Virginia Board of Education Policy 2510, will allow students to fulfill the one (1) graduation requirement credit for physical education ("P.

E.") beyond taking the required physical education ("P.E.") class. The alternative option for physical education ("P.E.") is as follows:

Class Title:

Extracurricular/Interscholastic Physical Education Non-Graded (Pass/Fail) (WVEIS #7948). This option allows the student to earn the high school Physical Education credit using an extracurricular/interscholastic activity. The course must be transcribed as non-graded after a student has successfully completed two (2) seasons of a WVSSAC-approved activity. If the student does not maintain a good academic standing, or if attendance is not satisfactory, the student will not receive their non-graded Physical Education credit and will have to complete the course at Pocahontas County High School during the school day. This option is non-GPA bearing, meaning that it will not add quality points to a student's transcript. Pocahontas County School's WVSSAC extracurricular/interscholastic approved activities: marching band, all athletics (baseball, basketball , cheerleading, football, golf, softball, soccer, track).

HEAD COACHES

are responsible for completing the Embedded Credit form(s) and submitting to the counselor.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities:

Follow established laws, rules, policies and regulations (county, state, WVSSAC) regarding athletics. Communicate appropriately with student athletes, coaching staff, parents and the educational community. Implement fundamental sports skills and sports management systems.

Additionally:

• Cooperate with the building principal and athletic director.
• Develop rapport with coaching staff within the school.
• Organize coaching staff if head coach; assist Head Coach if assistant; manage staff
• Develop positive relationships with student body, faculty, parents, community.
• Develop positive relationships with game officials, news media
• Develop a positive relationship with opposing teams/coaches/community.
• Employ appropriate conduct during practices and games.
• Attend league, conference, and WVSSAC meetings.
• Participate in activities that foster professional growth and development.
• Motivate staff and players toward desired goals, and command respect by example in appearance, manners, behavior, and language.
• Manage athletic injuries.
• Care for equipment.
• Supervise participants and discipline athletes/team appropriately.
• Design quality organization of practice sessions.
• Manage/facilitate pre-season planning and end-of-season procedures
• Manage budget.
• Follow purchasing procedures.
• Initiate game organizational skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multimedia equipment, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10 pounds of materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors with outdoor settings for recess and field trip activities. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate (20-60 dB). 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.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

Effective for the 2026-2027 athletic season

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

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