Athletic Coach/ Assistant Basketball Girls Middle School

Zuni Public Schools; Zuni Pueblo (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Zuni Public Schools is seeking an Athletic Coach/Assistant Basketball Girls Middle School to support the head coach in organizing the sports program and mentoring student athletes in character and discipline.

You will work with the athletic director and principals to implement policies, schedule practices, coordinate equipment, and maintain eligibility and safety throughout the season. This role requires strong teamwork and commitment to student development within a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in implementing athletic policies and practices.
• Stay current on system, state, and league regulations and ensure consistent application.
• Attend required meetings and follow the proper administrative chain of command.
• Help establish coaching philosophy, skills, and techniques for the program.
• Coordinate conferences, clinics, and staff meetings to keep staff informed.
• Train staff and encourage professional growth through coaching clinics.
• Supervise and evaluate assistant coaches at season end.
• Maintain discipline and promote morale and cooperation among staff.
• Assist in scheduling, transportation, and tournament logistics with the athletic director.
• Prepare for practices/events and coordinate facility use with staff.
• Document injuries, parental consent, and athlete eligibility as required.
• Ensure equipment is secured and properly maintained and tracked.
• Suggest policy or procedural changes to the athletic director.
• Mentor athletes in character traits like trust, respect, responsibility and citizenship.
• Monitor student grades and behavior, offering guidance when needed.
• Provide safety guidance and supervision during practices, games, and travel.
• Communicate rules and sport-specific regulations to participants.
• Develop programs for injuries, medical care, and emergencies.
• Complete required paperwork for disabling injuries within 24 hours and submit to the athletic office.
• Direct student managers, assistants, and statisticians as needed.
• Assist in disciplinary decisions and communicate with parents about eligibility issues.
• Support student athletes in college preparation and post-secondary options.
• Contribute to budgeting and equipment guidelines for upcoming seasons.

Job description

Athletic Coach/ Assistant Basketball Girls Middle School JobID: 1536

• Date Posted: 8/7/2026

Job Summary

The Assistant Coach is responsible for supporting the head coach in organizing and supervising the sports program. They must have previous successful coaching experience in the assigned sport and possess a deep understanding of the technical aspects of the sport. The Assistant Coach serves as a role model for student athletes and assists in their development of character, self-discipline, and self-confidence. They work closely with the head coach, athletic director, and principals to achieve the objectives of the sports program.

Reports to

Head Coach

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in implementing the athletic policies.
• Stay knowledgeable about system, state, and league regulations and ensure consistent implementation and interpretation among the coaching staff.
• Understand and follow the proper administrative line of command, referring requests or grievances through appropriate channels. Attend required meetings.
• Collaborate with the head coach to establish the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques to be taught by the coaching staff.
• Design conferences, clinics, and staff meetings to ensure staff awareness of the overall program.
• Train and inform staff, encouraging their professional growth through attendance at coaching clinics according to policy.
• Delegate specific duties, supervise their implementation, and evaluate all assistant coaches at the end of the season.
• Maintain discipline, address grievances, and foster morale and cooperation among the coaching staff.
• Assist the athletic director in scheduling, transportation arrangements, and requirements for tournaments and special events.
• Prepare for scheduled sport events or practices, coordinating with maintenance and school employees to ensure proper facility usage.
• Provide documentation to fulfill state and system requirements related to physical examinations, parental consent, and athlete eligibility.
• Safeguard and maintain assigned equipment sites, ensuring proper care and protection.
• Provide recommendations to the athletic director regarding policy, method, or procedural changes.
• Mentor student athletes to promote the development and demonstration of character traits such as trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
• Pay attention to student athletes’ grades and conduct, offering guidance and support as needed.
• Provide assistance, guidance, and safeguards to student athletes during practices, games, and travel.
• Communicate training rules and any unique sport regulations to each participant.
• Develop and implement programs and policies for injuries, medical attention, and emergencies.
• Complete paperwork for all disabling athletic injuries on the required forms and submit them to the athletic office within 24 hours.
• Direct student managers, assistants, and statisticians as needed.
• Assist in determining discipline measures and procedures, including due process, when necessary. Communicate with parents regarding student athletes who are dropped or become ineligible.
• Support student athletes in their college or advanced educational selection process.
• Participate in the budgeting process by establishing requirements for the upcoming season. Provide recommendations on equipment guidelines.
• Account for all equipment and collect the cost of any lost or unreturned items. Coordinate equipment issuance, storage, and reconditioning. Maintain inventory records.
• Ensure proper marking and identification of all equipment.
• Monitor equipment rooms and coaches’ offices, authorizing access and equipment requisition.
• Enforce restrictions on student athletes’ access to authorized areas of the building at appropriate times.
• Inspect locker rooms before and after practices and games to ensure general cleanliness. Maintain specific sport equipment.
• Secure all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving the building if custodians are not on duty.
• Instill in each player a respect for equipment and school property, emphasizing care and proper use.
• Organize preseason meetings for parents, coaches, players, and guests.