2026-2027 SY - Athletic Coach - Mid School Track

Gallup-Mckinley County Schools; Tohatchi (NM); On-site; USD 3,600 - 4,400; Full time

Job summary

Gallup-Mckinley County Schools is seeking an Athletic Coach for Mid School Track at Tohatchi Middle School for SY2026-2027. This on-site position requires a strong coaching background and the ability to organize a complete sports program.

Responsibilities include teaching fundamentals, coordinating with the athletic director and principals, supervising assistants, and guiding student athletes toward skill development, discipline, and sportsmanship. Evenings and weekends are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Previous successful coaching experience in major sports.
• Knowledge of technical aspects of the sport; willingness to update theories and procedures.
• Must serve as a positive role model for student athletes.

Responsibilities

• Report to athletic director for objectives and evaluation.
• On-site attendance is mandatory.
• Supervise and support staff of coaches with athletic director and principals.
• Instruct athletes in fundamental skills, strategy and training to achieve team success.
• Work evenings and weekends as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Coaching experience

Technical knowledge

Role model

Education

Athletic Coaching License 7-12

High School Diploma

Job description

2026-2027 SY - Athletic Coach - Mid School Track JobID: 5079

• Date Posted:
  3/9/2026
• Location:
  Tohatchi Middle School
• Date Available:
  SY2026-2027

Title: Athletic Coach – Mid School Track
Work Location: Tohatchi Middle School
Contract Length: SpringSport
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:

• 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.