2026-2027 SMS 8th Grade Volleyball Coach

Socorro Consolidated Schools; Socorro (NM); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking an 8th Grade Volleyball Coach to provide a rewarding athletic experience for students. Candidates must hold a New Mexico teaching and coaching license and have prior coaching experience. Responsibilities include coaching, organizing assistant coaches, and ensuring compliance with athletic policies. This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to motivate students academically and athletically. The coach is expected to promote leadership and high standards of conduct.

Qualifications

• Prior coaching experience in a successful program.
• Current employment as a licensed teacher.

Responsibilities

• Provide a successful athletic experience for students.
• Organize assistant coaches and team personnel effectively.
• Teach basic skills and position play.

Skills

Knowledge of game rules and strategies

Supervisory skills

Effective communication

Motivational skills

Education

Current New Mexico teaching and coaching license

Job description

Socorro Consolidated Schools

Job Title

Socorro Middle School 8th Grade Volleyball Coach

Minimum Qualifications

• Current New Mexico teaching and coaching license

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior coaching experience in a successful program (of the same sport)
• Current employment as a licensed teacher by Socorro Consolidated Schools

Supervised By

Respective Principal/ Athletic Director

Supervises

Assistant Coaches

Position Purpose

Provide students with a successful and rewarding athletic experience that fosters leadership, self-discipline and encourages the highest standards of conduct, academic and athletic achievement.

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrate professional knowledge of game rules and strategies
• Demonstrate effective methodology in teaching basic skills and position play
• Demonstrate ability to organize assistant coaches and other team personnel for optimum effectiveness during practices and games/matches/competitions
• Demonstrate knowledge of and compliance with school and NMAA policies, procedures, requirements, and regulations of the school athletic program
• Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical conduct, decorum, and sportsmanship at all times
• Demonstrate ability to motivate students to achieve in academics AND athletics
• Demonstrate professional knowledge and skill using the safe practice of weight training activities, basic first aid procedures (including CPR)
• Demonstrate ability to establish and maintain positive and effective communication and interpersonal relationships with assistant coaches, students, staff, administration, parents, community, and media
• Demonstrate effective supervisory skills and procedures to ensure a safe environment for student participants
• Demonstrate accountability for care of facilities, keys, uniforms, equipment, and supplies
• Demonstrate ability to maintain accurate inventories and prepare and submit reports, requisitions, and other required information in compliance with established school procedures and timelines
• Demonstrate interest in self-improvement by engaging in on-going professional growth activities

Primary Job Location

Respective athletic fields and gyms

Terms of Employment

Athletic increment (depending on COVID restrictions)

Evaluation

Respective Athletic Director and Principal

Physical Demands

Standing: 55% / Inside: 50% | Walking: 40% / Outside: 50% | Sitting: 5%.

• Twist: Waist – Yes
• Twist: Wrist – Yes
• Twist: Neck/Shoulders – Yes
• Stoop/Bend – Yes
• Squat/Kneel/Crawl – Yes
• Repetitive Motions of Hands or Wrists – Yes
• Run – Yes
• Climb Ladders, Stairs or Equipment – No
• Ride Equipment – No
• Walk on Uneven Terrain – No
• Fine Finger Dexterity – Yes
• Manual Dexterity – Yes
• Reaching Above Shoulders – Yes
• Reaching at Shoulder Height – Yes
• Reaching Below Shoulders – Yes

Must Have the Following Physical Capabilities

• Ability to Run
• Ability to Walk Continuously
• Ability to Stand Continuously
• Full Use of Both Hands

Must Be Capable of Working Under the Following Unusual Conditions

• Chemicals/Skin Irritants (Soaps, Cleaning Agents, Etc.)
• Cold/Heat (Outside Work)
• Contact with the Public

Vision Requirements

• Normal Vision
• Corrected Vision

Hearing Requirements

• Normal Hearing
• Corrected Hearing

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