2026-2027 SY - Athletic Coach - 5th Grade Boys Basketball

Gallup-McKinley County Schools; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 2,000 - 3,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallup-McKinley County Schools is seeking an Athletic Coach for 5th Grade Boys Basketball at Lincoln Elementary School. This winter sport position requires a coaching license (7-12), a high school diploma, and the ability to obtain the coaching license and pass the Fundamentals of Coaching exam.

The coach will organize a complete sports program, supervise staff, and guide student athletes in fundamental skills, strategy and physical training while modeling appropriate behavior.

Qualifications

• Athletic Coaching License, 7-12 is required.
• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Must obtain Athletic Coaching License and complete Fundamentals of Coaching exam.
• Ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Previous successful coaching experience in major sports.
• Knowledge of technical aspects of the sport and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes in fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training.
• Serve as a role model through instruction and actions.
• Supervise and coordinate coaching staff in conjunction with athletic director and principals.
• Work evenings and weekends as part of the sports season.
• Ensure on-site attendance for this position.

Skills

Athletic coaching

Leadership

Organizational skills

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma

Coaching license 7-12

Job description

Title: Athletic Coach - 5th Grade Boys Basketball

Work Location: Lincoln Elementary School

Contract Length: Winter Sport

Minimum Salary: $2,500.00

Maximum Salary: $2,500.00

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

Qualifications

• 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)
• 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.