2026-2027 - Re-Advertised Athletic Coach - Head Boys Basketball

Gallup-McKinley County Schools; Ramah (NM); On-site; USD 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Gallup-McKinley County Schools is seeking an Athletic Coach Head Boys Basketball for Ramah High during the winter sport season. You will instruct athletes in fundamental skills, strategy, and conditioning while providing leadership to a staff of coaches and coordinating with the athletic director and principals.

The role requires an Athletic Coaching License 7-12, a high school diploma or equivalency, and the ability to obtain required NM licensure.

Qualifications

• Has 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.

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes in fundamental skills, strategy and physical training for individual and team success.
• Supervise and coordinate a staff of coaches under athletic director and principals.
• Report to the athletic director with objectives and evaluations; ensure on-site attendance; work evenings and weekends.

Skills

Organize and supervise a total sports

Coaching experience in major sports

Technical knowledge of the sport

Education

Athletic Coaching License 7-12

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Job description

Title: Athletic Coach Head Boys Basketball

Work Location: Ramah High

Contract Length: Winter Sport

Minimum Salary: $10,000.00

Maximum Salary: $10,000.00

• 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.