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

Gallup-Mckinley County Schools; Gallup (NM); Presencial; USD 3600 - 4400; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Gallup-Mckinley County Schools in Gallup, NM, seeks an Athletic Coach for 7th Grade Boys Basketball for the 2026-2027 school year. Work location: Gallup Middle School. Winter sport contract with a fixed season.

The ideal candidate holds or can obtain an Athletic Coaching License (7-12) and a High School Diploma or equivalency. Evening and weekend duties are expected during the season.

Formación

• Has ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Has previous successful coaching experience in the assigned sport.
• The head coach must understand the technical aspects of the sport and stay current with coaching theories.

Responsabilidades

• Instruct athletes in fundamental skills, strategy and physical training for team success.
• Coordinate and support a staff of coaches under the athletic director and principals.
• Work evenings and weekends as part of the sports season.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Coaching experience

Sports technique knowledge

Role modeling

Educación

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Athletic Coaching License (7-12)

Descripción del empleo

2026-2027 SY - Athletic Coach - 7th Grade Boys Basketball JobID: 5069

• Date Posted:
  3/9/2026
• Location:
  Gallup Middle School
• Date Available:
  SY2026-2027

Title: Athletic Coach - 7th Grade Boys Basketball
Work Location:Gallup Middle School
Contract Length: Winter 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.