2026-2027 SY - Athletic Coach - Varsity Assistant Baseball

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

Job summary

Gallup-Mckinley County Schools in Navajo Pine High School seeks an Athletic Coach - Varsity Assistant Baseball for the 2026-2027 school year. On-site duties include directing practice and coordinating with staff to prepare players for competition.

The ideal candidate holds an Athletic Coaching License (7-12) and a High School Diploma, with the ability to obtain licensure and complete the Fundamentals of Coaching exam.

Qualifications

• Has ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Has previous successful coaching experience in the assigned sport.
• Head coach must have substantial knowledge of technical aspects and stay updated with new coaching theories.
• Head coach must be a positive role model for student athletes.

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes in fundamental skills, strategy and physical training.
• Promote social values, self-discipline and pride of accomplishment.
• Upgrade knowledge through coaching clinics and observations.
• Work with students in sports and provide practice guidance for team success.
• Teach and enforce rules and regulations.
• Evenings and weekends are required.

Skills

Organize sports program

Coaching experience

Technical knowledge of sport

Role model for students

Education

Athletic Coaching License 7-12

High School Diploma

Job description

2026-2027 SY - Athletic Coach - Varsity Assistant Baseball JobID: 5023

• 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 - Varsity Assistant Baseball

Work Location: Navajo Pine High School

Contract Length: SpringSport

Minimum Salary:$5,000.00

Maximum Salary:$5,000.00

*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.