2026-2027 SY - Athletic - 7th Grade Boys Basketball

Gallup-McKinley County Schools; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 3,600 - 4,400; Part time

Job summary

Gallup-McKinley County Schools is seeking an Athletic Coach for 7th grade basketball at Chief Manuelito Middle School to lead and develop a competitive program during the winter season.

The role requires coaching experience, completion of licensing requirements, and the ability to supervise staff and coordinate practices, evenings and weekends as needed. Salary listed is $4,000 for the season.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.
• Instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self-discipline, self-confidence and pride of accomplishment.
• Work with students interested in sports, provide necessary practice support and advice for a team to be successful.

Skills

Coaching experience

Program organization

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Athletic Coaching License or ability to obtain

Job description

Title: Athletic Coach 7th Grade Basketball

Work Location: Chief Manuelito Middle School

Contract Length: Winter 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

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.