2026-2027 SY - Athletic Coach - Mid School Track

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

Job summary

Gallup-McKinley County Schools is seeking an Athletic Coach for Mid School Track at Chief Manuelito Middle School. The role involves coaching athletes, organizing a comprehensive sports program, and supervising staff. On-site work is required and evenings/weekends are expected.

Qualifications include an Athletic Coaching License (7-12) and a High School Diploma or equivalent. The position emphasizes developing skills, teamwork, and character in student athletes.

Qualifications

• Has ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Has prior coaching experience in assigned sport.
• Must have substantial knowledge of technical aspects of the sport and continue learning new theories and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes in fundamental skills, strategy and conditioning to achieve team success.
• Serve as a positive role model through instructions and actions.
• Supervise and coordinate high school and middle school coaching staff.
• Work evenings and weekends and onsite attendance is mandatory.

Skills

Coaching experience

Organizational skills

Sports knowledge

Role model behavior

Education

Athletic Coaching License 7-12

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Job description

Chief Manuelito Middle School
Contract Length:

Spring Sport
Minimum Salary:

$4,000.00
Maximum Salary:

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

Title: Athletic Coach Mid School Track

Work Location: Chief Manuelito Middle School

Contract Length: Spring 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.