2025-2026 SY - Athletic Coach - Mid School Track

Gallup-McKinley County Schools; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallup-McKinley County Schools seeks an Athletic Coach for the John F. Kennedy Middle School track program. The coach will develop athletes through fundamental skills, strategy, and conditioning to achieve team success.

The role requires an Athletic Coaching License (7-12) or ability to obtain one. Candidates must be prepared to work evenings and weekends and supervise assistant coaches under the athletic director and principals.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Athletic Coaching License 7-12 or ability to obtain license.
• Must organize and supervise a total sports program; lead and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes in fundamental skills, strategy and physical training for team success.
• Serve as role model and promote character, self-discipline and pride in student athletes.
• Coordinate with athletic director and principals; oversee coaches and staff.
• Evenings and weekends work required to support sports season.

Skills

Coaching

Organizational Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Athletic Coaching License 7-12

Job description

John F. Kennedy Middle School

Contract Length:

Spring Sport

Minimum Salary: $4,000.00

Maximum Salary: $4,000.00

• Internal applicants MUST attach a signed Permission to Coach Form to application*

Title: Athletic Coach Mid School Track

Work Location: John F. Kennedy Middle School

Contract Length: Spring Sport

Minimum Salary: $4,000.00

Maximum Salary: $4,000.00

• Internal applicants MUST attach a signed Permission to Coach Form to application*

ATHLETIC COACHING LICENSE, 7-12

High School Diploma or Equivalency

AND

Must hold or have the ability to obtain an Athletic Coaching License (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/how-to-apply/athletic-coach-7-12/) from the New Mexico Public Education Department as well as completing the Fundamentals of Coaching online exam offered through the New Mexico Activities Association. (www.nmact.org)

Qualifications

• Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport. (Major sports)
• The head coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport

and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.

• The head coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through

his/her instructions and actions.

REPORTS TO: The athletic director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with the high school principals.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: On-site attendance is mandatory for this position.

SUPERVISES: In several instances, the head coach must advise, coordinate and support a staff of high school assistant coaches and middle school coaches in conjunction with the athletic director and respective principal.

JOB GOAL: To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self-discipline, self-confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.

Work with students interested in sports, provide necessary practice support and advice for a team to be successful against opposing teams in a sports season. Teach and enforce rules and regulations. Involves work on evenings and weekends.