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

Gallup-McKinley County Schools; Vanderwagen (NM); On-site; USD 2,300 - 2,800; Full time

Job summary

Gallup-McKinley County Schools seeks an athletic coach for the 5th Grade Boys Basketball program at David Skeet Elementary School for the winter season. The coach will develop fundamental skills, team strategies, and sportsmanship while ensuring safety and positive student engagement.

The role requires on-site attendance, evenings/weekends as needed, and adherence to licensing requirements; reports to the athletic director and works with school principals to foster character and academic

Qualifications

• Has ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Has prior successful coaching experience in major sports.
• Head coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport.

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes in fundamentals, strategy and physical training for team success.
• Instruct and demonstrate behaviors promoting character development and self-discipline.
• Upgrade knowledge through coaching clinics, observations, and consultation.
• Work with students interested in sports, provide practice support and guidance to beat opposing teams.
• Evenings and weekends may be required for practices and events.

Skills

Coaching experience

Sports program management

Technical knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Job description

Title: Athletic Coach 5th Grade Boys Basketball

Work Location: David Skeet 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*

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.