Assistant Coach — Middle School Athletics & Mentorship

Carlos F Vigil Middle School; Espanola (NM); On-site; USD 2,300 - 3,500; Part time

Job summary

Carlos F Vigil Middle School in Espanola, NM is seeking an Assistant Coach for Cheerleader activities on a part-time basis. The role requires an NMPED coach license, completion of fingerprint background check, and drug test prior to start.

The incumbent will report to the Head Coach/Athletic Director and collaborate with school principals to mentor students and promote sportsmanship. The position emphasizes supervising athletes, scheduling practices, ensuring safety, and adhering to NMAA rules.

Qualifications

• Properly certified by NMPED.
• Knowledgeable in the area of assignment.
• Preferably experienced and competent in required skills of the assigned sport and/or academic competitions.
• Other qualifications determined to be necessary by the Board.

Responsibilities

• Coach/Sponsor individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport or academic competition involved.
• Work closely with the Head Coach in scheduling practice sessions, intra-mural, inter-scholastic contests and activities.
• Maintain necessary paperwork as required.
• Supervise athletes at all times and oversee the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
• Follow performance criteria and rules for eligibility including; grades for participation in extra-curricular competitions.
• Follow written rules and consequences for social conduct, (enforce rules and consequences) via Athlete’s Agreement and meet with parents of athletes regarding rules and consequences.
• Enforce rules, discipline and sportsman-like behavior at all times and establish and oversee penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
• Travel with athletes, coaches and/or sponsors to and FROM for supervision purposes, unless other comparable arrangements are made accordingly with the approval of the Head Coach, Athletic Director or Activity Coordinator, as applicable.
• Comply with NMAA Rules and Regulations as well as with School Board Policy.
• Actively participate in fundraising activities for meals, lodging, equipment, uniforms, tennis shoes, shirts, summer programs and transportation for activities.
• Daily, oversee that the gym floor and other playing areas are clean and safe, inclusive of bleachers.
• Implement effective and/or required appropriate dress code for athletes.
• Communicate monthly or sooner with parents regarding athlete(s) and/or participant(s).
• Perform other assigned tasks required by the supervisor(s).

Skills

NMPED coach license

Coaching skills

Knowledge of athletics rules

Job description

Carlos F Vigil Middle School in Espanola, NM is seeking an Assistant Coach for Cheerleader activities on a part-time basis. The role requires an NMPED coach license, completion of fingerprint background check, and drug test prior to start.

The incumbent will report to the Head Coach/Athletic Director and collaborate with school principals to mentor students and promote sportsmanship. The position emphasizes supervising athletes, scheduling practices, ensuring safety, and adhering to NMAA rules.