2026-2027 SY - Athletic Coach - Head Baseball

Gallup-Mckinley County Schools; Navajo (NM); On-site; USD 7,000 - 9,500; Part time

Job summary

Gallup-Mckinley County Schools seeks an Athletic Coach – Head Baseball for Navajo Pine High School for SY2026-2027. On-site position, SpringSport contract with duties guiding student-athletes in baseball, conditioning, and game strategy.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, and must hold or obtain an Athletic Coaching License 7-12 and complete the Fundamentals of Coaching online exam through NM Activities Association. Evening and weekend work is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency.
• Must hold or obtain Athletic Coaching License 7-12 (NM).
• Complete Fundamentals of Coaching online exam through NM Activities Association.

Responsibilities

• Report to athletic director and align with principals.
• Oversee a staff of head/assistant coaches at high school and middle school levels.
• Instruct athletes in fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training.
• Teach rules and enforce regulations; work evenings and weekends.

Skills

Organize sports program

Coaching experience

Technical knowledge

Role model

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Athletic Coaching License 7-12

Job description

2026-2027 SY - Athletic Coach - Head Baseball JobID: 5022

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Athletic Coach – High School Baseball
• Date Posted: 3/9/2026
• Location: Navajo Pine High School
• Date Available: SY2026-2027

Title: Athletic Coach – Head Baseball

Work Location: Navajo Pine High School

Contract Length: SpringSport

Minimum Salary: $8,250.00

Maximum Salary: $8,250.00

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

• 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.