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

Gallup-McKinley County Schools; Crownpoint (NM); On-site; USD 3,600 - 4,400; Part time

Job summary

Gallup-McKinley County Schools is seeking an Athletic Coach for 7th Grade Girls Basketball at Crownpoint Middle. The role involves coaching during the winter season, overseeing a staff of assistant coaches, and reporting to the athletic director and high school principals.

The coach will instruct student athletes in fundamentals, strategy, and conditioning, modeling positive behavior and character development. On-site work is required, with evening and weekend commitments typical.

Qualifications

• Organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Previous successful coaching experience in major sports.
• Substantial knowledge of technical aspects of the sport.

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes in fundamental skills, strategy and conditioning.
• Serve as a role model through instructions and actions.
• Coordinate and support staff and work with athletic director and principals.
• Work evenings and weekends as required.

Skills

Organize sports program

Coaching experience

Sport technique knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Athletic coaching license 7-12

Job description

Title: Athletic Coach 7th Grade Girls Basketball

Work Location: Crownpoint Middle

Contract Length: Winter Sport

Minimum Salary: $4,000.00

Maximum Salary: $4,000.00

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.