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

Gallup-Mckinley County Schools; Navajo (NM); On-site; USD 2,400 - 4,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallup-Mckinley County Schools seeks an Athletic Coach for 7th Grade Boys Basketball at Navajo Middle School. The position is a winter sport with on-site attendance required and reports to the athletic director.

The successful candidate will oversee a total sports program, possess a coaching license or eligibility, and demonstrate strong leadership, organization and role-model behavior for student athletes.

Qualifications

• ATHLETIC COACHING LICENSE,7-12
• High School Diploma or Equivalency
• Must obtain Athletic Coaching License from NM PED and pass the Fundamentals of Coaching online exam
• Ability to organize and supervise a total sports program
• Previous coaching experience in major sports
• Head coach must have substantial knowledge of technical aspects and continue learning
• Head coach must be a positive role model for student athletes

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes in fundamental skills, strategy and physical training for individual and team success
• Instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to character development, self-discipline, self-confidence and pride
• Upgrade knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations and consultation
• Work with staff to support a sports program and coordinate coaching efforts
• Occasional work in evenings and weekends

Skills

Coaching experience

Leadership

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Coaching License eligibility

Job description

• Date Posted:
  3/9/2026
• Date Available:
  SY2026-2027

Title

Athletic Coach – 7th Grade Boys Basketball

Work Location

Navajo Middle School

Contract Length

Winter Sport

Salary

Minimum Salary: $4,000.00

Maximum Salary: $4,000.00

Internal Application Note

*Internal applicantsMUSTattach 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.

Reporting

REPORTS TO: The athletic director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with the high school principals.

Work Environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT: On-site attendance is mandatory for this position.

Supervises

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

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.

Additional Duties

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.