Athletic Coach & Leadership Mentor

Navajo Preparatory School; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Navajo Preparatory School in Farmington, NM is seeking a dedicated athletic coach to lead and develop student-athletes across the sport involved. The role emphasizes leadership, discipline, and fair play, with responsibilities spanning practice planning, safety, and compliance with school policies.

Candidates must have a NM coaching license, be willing to devote substantial time, speak Navajo, and hold CPR/First Aid certification. A valid driver's license and immunization records are required.

Qualifications

• Prefer certified teacher (NPS, Inc. staff given preference).
• New Mexico coaching license required for the sport involved.
• Experience and/or education in the athletic activity that is being supervised.
• Must be willing to devote a large amount of time to students and the sport involved.
• Must be sensitive, firm, insightful, adaptable, consistent and flexible.
• Must have CPR/First Aid; Blood Borne Pathogen Trainings with Certification of completion.
• Ability to speak Navajo is required.
• A valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• New employees in this position must provide documentation of immunity or immunization against tetanus, diphtheria, and measles/rubella, and of tuberculosis status by skin test or X-ray within thirty (30) days of hiring, and at such additional intervals as may be determined by the immediate supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Support and efficiently carries out responsibilities in accordance with Navajo Preparatory School Board, Inc. (NPS) Policies and Procedures.
• Represents NPS in a manner reflecting professionalism and which enhances community understanding of the program.
• Secures and protects the confidentiality of NPS, Inc. student and staff personnel information.
• Takes a leadership role in the development of the athletic program that coordinates with the academic and residential programs.
• Uses sound and acceptable coaching techniques in all phases of the program.
• Develops and adheres to an efficient and technically sound conditioning and injury prevention and treatment program.
• Develops in conjunction with the Dean of Student Life/Athletic Director a sound system for equipment accountability.
• Strive to build good sportsmanship among players, coaches, and fans.
• Enforces all rules of the league, state and national association as they pertain to the respective sports.
• A complete and signed parental permission form and physical examination card shall be in the hands of the coach or athletic office prior to an athlete beginning practice.
• Assures that players and coaches understand the training rule policy.
• Makes sure that all forms are returned to the Athletic Director promptly.
• Recommends purse of equipment, supplies, and uniforms when necessary.
• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
• Establishes performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition for the sport involved.
• Follows proper procedures in handling discipline problems.
• Cooperate with the administration, athletic director, fellow coaches and students to promote the best interests of the entire athletic program.
• Cooperate with maintenance staff, transportation staff, and others who are involved in supporting the athletic program.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude towards and enthusiasm for assistant coaching assignment.
• Assume all duties as assigned by the head coach.
• Assumes the responsibility for maintenance of facilities and personnel in the absence of the head coach.
• Remain loyal to the head coach and to the team. He/she may have to give up some of his/her thoughts regarding team strategy; etc. to fit into the overall pattern as set forth by the head coach.
• Report all injuries, misconduct, or other unusual situations to the head coach, Athletic Director, or the Executive Director of the NPS, Inc.
• Attends clinics, workshops, and professional organization as related to coaching area.
• Makes an effort to improve coaching strategies and techniques.
• Must have Blood Borne Pathogen Training, CPR/First Aid Training with a Certificate of completion and renewed annually is required.
• Enforces discipline and sportsmanship behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
• Assist the head coach in checking in and inventorying all equipment at the end of the season.
• Attend all practices beginning the first day to the end of the season along with being available for all staff meetings and scouting assignments.
• Complete all requirements mandated by the State and National organizations.
• Relate and interacts with colleagues, supervisors, other school staff, students, parents, and community members in a professional and courteous manner.
• Commit to a growth plan that relates to the scope of services provide to the School.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the head coach or Athletic Director.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

CPR/First Aid

Driver's license

Navajo language

Education

New Mexico coaching license

Certified teacher preferred

Job description

Navajo Preparatory School in Farmington, NM is seeking a dedicated athletic coach to lead and develop student-athletes across the sport involved. The role emphasizes leadership, discipline, and fair play, with responsibilities spanning practice planning, safety, and compliance with school policies.

Candidates must have a NM coaching license, be willing to devote substantial time, speak Navajo, and hold CPR/First Aid certification. A valid driver's license and immunization records are required.