2026-2027 SY - Athletic Coach - JV Baseball (2 positions)

Gallup-Mckinley County Schools; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 4,500 - 5,500; Part time

Job summary

Gallup-Mckinley County Schools in Gallup, NM is seeking an Athletic Coach for JV Baseball for the 2026-2027 school year at Hiroshi Miyamura High School. This on-site spring sport position requires leading practices, teaching fundamentals, and promoting good sportsmanship among students.

Two positions available; coaches must hold or obtain the New Mexico Athletic Coaching License and complete required exams. Evening and weekend availability is expected to support a full season.

Qualifications

• ATHETIC COACHING LICENSE, 7-12
• High School Diploma or Equivalency
• Must obtain Athletic Coaching License from NM PED and pass online exam
• Ability to organize and supervise a total sports program
• Prior coaching experience in major sports
• Serve as a positive role model for student athletes

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes in fundamental skills, strategy and conditioning
• Coordinate practices and supervise assistant coaches
• Enforce rules and promote safety and sportsmanship
• Support team preparation for competitions, including evenings/weekends

Skills

Athletic coaching license 7-12

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Job description

2026-2027 SY - Athletic Coach - JV Baseball (2 positions) JobID: 5329

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Athletic Coach - High School Baseball
• Date Posted:
  7/9/2026
• Location:
  Hiroshi Miyamura High School
• Date Available:
  SY2026-2027

Title: Athletic Coach – JV Baseball (2 positions)

Work Location: Hiroshi Miyamura High School
Contract Length: Spring Sport

Minimum Salary: $5,000.00

Maximum Salary: $5,000.00

*Internal applicants MUST attach a signed Permission to Coach Form to application*

Qualifications:

• ATHETIC 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.

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.