8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach - Lead Program & Growth

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

Job summary

Gallup-Mckinley County Schools' Tohatchi Middle School is seeking an Athletic Coach for the 8th Grade Girls Basketball team for the 2026-2027 school year. This on-site position supports student athletes and helps develop a winning program.

The coach will organize practices, teach fundamentals, and promote sportsmanship while meeting licensing requirements and working evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport.
• The head coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport.
• The head coach must serve as a role model for student athletes through instructions and actions.

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes in fundamental skills, strategy and physical training.
• Upgrade knowledge and skills through clinics, observations, and consultation.
• Work with students in sports and provide practice support for team success.
• Teach and enforce rules; involves evenings and weekends.

Skills

Organizational skills

Supervising programs

Leadership

Team dynamics

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Athletic Coaching License (7-12)

Job description

Gallup-Mckinley County Schools' Tohatchi Middle School is seeking an Athletic Coach for the 8th Grade Girls Basketball team for the 2026-2027 school year. This on-site position supports student athletes and helps develop a winning program.

The coach will organize practices, teach fundamentals, and promote sportsmanship while meeting licensing requirements and working evenings and weekends as needed.