2026-2027 SY - Athletic Coach - Assistant Cross Country

Gallup-Mckinley County Schools; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 6,000 - 7,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallup-Mckinley County Schools is seeking an Athletic Coach - Assistant Cross Country for Gallup High School for the 2026-2027 school year. This on-site role focuses on developing cross country skills, team strategy, and positive student development. The fall sport contract emphasizes guidance and supervision of student-athletes and assistants.

The coach will instruct fundamentals, coordinate practice plans, and model sportsmanship, discipline, and teamwork while working evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Has ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Has prior successful coaching experience in the assigned sport.
• Head coach must know technical aspects and stay current with theory and procedures.
• Head coach must model appropriate behavior for student athletes.

Responsibilities

• Report to the athletic director with objectives and evaluations.
• On-site attendance is mandatory.
• Supervise and support a staff of high school and middle school coaches.
• Instruct athletes in fundamental skills, strategy and training.
• Work includes evenings and weekends.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Sports knowledge

Team management

Education

Athletic Coaching License 7-12

High School Diploma

Job description

2026-2027 SY - Athletic Coach - Assistant Cross Country JobID: 5136

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Athletic Coach - High School Cross Country
• Date Posted: 3/11/2026
• Location: Gallup High School
• Date Available: SY2026-2027

Title: Athletic Coach - Assistant Cross Country

Work Location: Gallup High School

Contract Length: FallSport

Minimum Salary: $6,000.00

Maximum Salary: $6,000.00

*Internal applicantsMUSTattach a signed Permission to Coach Form to application*

ATHLETIC COACHING LICENSE: 7-12

High School Diploma or Equivalency

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.