Head Coach-Boys Basketball

Head Coach – Boys Basketball

Location:

Braxton County Middle School

Reports to:

Building Principal/Head Coach/Athletic Director

Salary:
Per Braxton County Pay Policy

FLSA Status:
Exempt

• Meet the qualifications outlined in WVBOE and WVSSAC Policy
• Criminal background check per WV Code §18-5-15c.
• The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the Job Description

May 15, 2026

Assist participating students to achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline, and an increased level of self‑esteem.

• Cooperate with building principal.
• Cooperate with athletic director.
• Develop rapport with coaching staff within the school.
• Organize coaching staff if head coach; assist head coach if assistant.
• Develop a positive relationship with student body.
• Develop a positive relationship with faculty.
• Develop a positive relationship with parents and community.
• Develop a positive relationship with game officials.
• Develop a positive relationship with media.
• Develop a positive relationship with opponents.
• Employ appropriate conduct during games.
• Attend league, conference, and WVSSAC meetings.
• Participate in activities that foster professional growth and development.
• Motivate staff and players toward desired goals, commanding respect by example.
• Develop a high caliber and quality instruction.
• Manage athletic injuries.
• Care for equipment.
• Supervise participants and discipline team appropriately.
• Design quality organization of practice sessions.
• Design pre‑season planning.
• Supervise managers and other support personnel.
• Follow purchasing procedures.
• Initiate game organizational skills.
• Follow board of education, league, conference, and WVSSAC policies.
• Devote time and energy to coaching duties.
• Follow end‑of‑season procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations 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, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multimedia equipment, and use repetitive motions.

The employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10 pounds of materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision to read handwritten or typed material and 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 characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations 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.

Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non‑renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration; applicants who have recent unsatisfactory evaluations are not to 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.

The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the Job Description, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Braxton County Schools accepts bids electronically for all jobs. You may apply online from our district website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). All bids are posted a minimum of five business days. Applicants must have required certification or be pending with the West Virginia Department of Education at the closing of the bid.

As required by federal laws and regulations, the Braxton County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in employment or in its education programs and activities. Inquiries may be referred to Melissa Adkins, Title IX Coordinator, Braxton County Board of Education, 98 Carter Braxton Drive, Sutton WV 26601, phone ; or the West Virginia Department of Education's Director of the Office of Civil Rights.