2026-2027 - Athletic Coach - Head Track

Gallup-McKinley County Schools; New Mexico; On-site; USD 7,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Gallup-McKinley County Schools is seeking an Athletic Coach Head Track Coach for Tse' Yi ' Gai High School. The role centers on organizing and supervising the overall sports program and developing student athletes through instruction, strategy, and training.

The position requires the coach to work evenings and weekends, maintain on-site presence, and report to the athletic director while upholding high standards of character development and sportsmanship.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency required.
• Athletic Coaching License 7-12 required or ability to obtain.
• Must attach signed Permission to Coach Form with application.

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes in fundamentals, strategy and physical training for individual and team success.
• Organize and supervise a total high school sports program and coaching staff.
• Provide model behavior and promote character development in students.
• Work evenings and weekends; on-site attendance is mandatory.

Job description

Athletic Coach Head Track Coach

Work Location: Tse' Yi ' Gai High School

Contract Length: Spring Sport

Minimum Salary: $8,250.00

Maximum Salary: $8,250.00

• 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.