5th Assistant Track Coach (2025-2026) SY

Goddard High School - Athletics; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 1,700 - 2,300; Full time

Job summary

Goddard High School - Athletics in Roswell, New Mexico is seeking a 5th Assistant Track Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. The assistant will support the head coach, ensure compliance with state and NMAA regulations, and help manage practices and competitions.

The role requires knowledge of athletic policies, supervision of equipment, and capacity to travel with teams as needed. Some evenings and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Current NM Coaching licensure including CPR/AED Certification.
• Valid Driver’s license and Car Insurance.
• Ability to drive from site to site as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and execution of practices and games.
• Maintain discipline and safety for players and staff.
• Ensure compliance with state and NMAA regulations.
• Manage equipment and inventory, submitting annual records.
• Coordinate transportation to tournaments and events.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

5th Assistant Track Coach (2026-2027) SY

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Job Details

Job ID: 5491793
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jan 08, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Roswell Independent School District

Job Description

Job Title: ASSISTANT COACH

Reports To: HEAD COACH/PRINCIPAL/DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS/ACTIVITIES

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Has knowledge of existing system and State and NMAA regulations.
• Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Roswell Independent School District Board of Education and is responsible for their implementation.
• Has knowledge of the existing system, state and league regulations and implements them consistently.
• Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperate within the school sports program.
• Recommends to the head coach budgetary items for next year in his area of the program.
• Monitors equipment rooms and coaches offices and authorizes who may enter.
• Is accountable to the head coach for all equipment. Collects the cost of any equipment lost or not returned and arranges for issuing and storing of equipment and submits to the head coach an annual inventory and current records concerning this equipment.
• Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility. Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of the specific equipment.
• Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper usage.
• Assist in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sports events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times.
• Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees.
• Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites. Assists the head coach in scheduling, providing transportation to tournaments and special sporting events.
• Directs student managers and statisticians on respective games.
• Provides training rules and any other unique regulation of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.
• Determines student discipline, delineates procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary.
• By his presence at all practices, games and while traveling, provides assistance and guidance to and safeguards for each participant.
• Instructs team members as to changes in the rules and teaches fundamentals of the sport as outlined by the head coach.
• Assists the head coach in carrying out his responsibility.
• Attends all staff meetings and carries out scouting assignments as outlined by the head coach.
• Works within the basic framework and philosophy of the head coach of that sport.
• Arrives early enough before practice, contests and meetings to adequately prepare and remains long enough afterwards to help players with problems or to become involved in staff discussions.
• Never criticizes, admonishes or argues with head coach or any staff member within ears or eyes of players or parents.
• Helps in the planning and implementation of both in-season and out-or-season conditioning and weight programs as is possible.
• Attends most of the contests, when possible, or other teams in the program.
• Strives to improve skills by attending clinics and using resources made available by the head coach.
• Performs such other duties that are consistent with the nature of the position and that may be requested by the head coach.
• Maintain confidentiality with sensitive matters.
• Be flexible and able to prioritize tasks and maintain accurate and detailed records.
• Report to work on time and evening /weekend hours are applicable.
• Attempt to deescalate students/parents/staff; listening/visiting with them about their concerns prior to them meeting with administrators.
• May be required to perform other duties/functions as directed by supervisor.

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Roswell Independent School District

ASSISTANT COACH (CONT’D)

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Students in his charge.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Current NM Coaching licensure including CPR/AED Certification.
• Valid Driver’s license and Car Insurance.
• Ability to drive from site to site as needed.

Physical Requirements:

Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 40 pounds), climbing stairs, reaching, squatting, kneeling, having full mobility of fingers/hands, and moving light furniture may be required, unless ADA accommodations have been mutually agreed on and does not create an undue hardship upon the district.

Safety and Health:

Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions (blood borne pathogens, body fluids, etc.)

Equipment/Material Handled:

Must know how to properly operate, or be willing to learn to operate, multi-media equipment including current technology as needed.

Work Environment:

Must be able to work within various degrees of noise and temperature. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision. After hours work may be required. May be required to make home and site visits. May work under stressful conditions on occasion.

Terms of Employment:

Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

Position Type: Increment
Salary: $2,000 Per Year

Job Categories:
Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Porter Cutrell , Principal
• Goddard High School - Athletics
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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