2026-2027 SY - Athletic Coach - C-Team Volleyball

Gallup-Mckinley County Schools; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 3,200 - 5,300; Part time

Job summary

Gallup-Mckinley County Schools seeks an Athletic Coach – C-Team Volleyball at Gallup High School. This on-site role supports a fall sport with supervision from the athletic director.

Qualifications include an Athletic Coaching License for 7-12 and a high school diploma or equivalent. Candidates must be able to obtain licensure and complete required online exams. Evening and weekend work are expected.

Qualifications

• Organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport.
• Head coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and stay current with new theories and procedures.
• 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.
• Work with students interested in sports, provide practice support and guidance to beat opponents.
• Teach and enforce rules and regulations of the sport.
• Involves work on evenings and weekends.

Skills

Organizational skills

Coaching experience

Sports knowledge

Role model

Education

Athletic Coaching License 7-12

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Job description

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

Title: Athletic Coach – C-Team Volleyball

Work Location: Gallup High School

Contract Length: Fall Sport

Minimum Salary: $5,300.00

Maximum Salary: $5,300.00

*Internal applicantsMUSTattach 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:

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.