Athletic Coach & Cheerleading Mentor

Zuni Public Schools; Black Rock (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Zuni Public Schools is seeking an Athletic Coach / Assistant Cheerleading Coach at Zuni High School to support the head coach in organizing and supervising the sports program. The ideal candidate has prior coaching experience and a deep understanding of the sport's technical aspects.

The role emphasizes modeling character, self-discipline, and teamwork for student athletes while collaborating with the athletic director and principals.

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.

Job description

Zuni Public Schools is seeking an Athletic Coach / Assistant Cheerleading Coach at Zuni High School to support the head coach in organizing and supervising the sports program. The ideal candidate has prior coaching experience and a deep understanding of the sport's technical aspects.

The role emphasizes modeling character, self-discipline, and teamwork for student athletes while collaborating with the athletic director and principals.