2026-2027 SY - Athletic Coach - 7th Grade Baseball

Gallup-Mckinley County Schools; Tohatchi (NM); On-site; USD 3,400 - 4,600; Full time

Job summary

Gallup-McKinley County Schools is seeking an Athletic Coach for 7th Grade Baseball at Tohatchi Middle School. The coach will instruct athletes in fundamental skills, strategy and conditioning, and will work with staff to develop a successful program while emphasizing character, discipline and sportsmanship.

Responsibilities include organizing practices, supervising a coaching staff across levels, meeting NM licensure requirements, and evening/weekend commitments during the spring sport 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 and continue to examine new theories and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the athletic director and works with principals to meet objectives.
• Supervises a staff of coaches and coordinates practice and game schedules.
• Instructs athletes in fundamental skills, strategy and physical training for team success.
• Models appropriate behavior and develops character, self-discipline and pride in student athletes.
• Work includes evenings and weekends during the spring sport season.

Skills

Organize program

Coaching experience

Technical knowledge

Role model

Education

High school diploma

Athletic Coaching License (7-12)

Job description

Title: Athletic Coach - 7th Grade Baseball
Work Location: Tohatchi Middle School
Contract Length: Spring Sport
Minimum Salary:$4,000.00
Maximum Salary:$4,000.00
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:

1. Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
2. Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport. (Major sports)
3. 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.
4. 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.