Coach Assistant Boys Basketball High School Posting 550

Los Alamos High School; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Coach Assistant for Boys Basketball at the high school level. The ideal candidate will possess an active NM Athletic Coaching license and have a proven background in coaching or playing at the college level. Responsibilities include directing basketball program activities, ensuring athlete safety, and maintaining equipment inventory. This is a contract position with requirements including a Concussion course certificate and a willingness to supervise student athletes during practices and competitions.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active NM Athletic Coaching license.
• Successful experience as either a head or assistant coach, or successful experience as a player or coach at the college level.
• Ability to oversee safety and conditions of the facility or area assigned to the boys basketball programs.

Responsibilities

• Direct planning and coaching activities of the boys basketball program.
• Plan, schedule, and conduct a regular program of practice and competition.
• Maintain accurate inventory of equipment pertaining to the sport.

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication skills

Team management

Education

Active NM Athletic Coaching license

Concussion course certificate

Fundamentals of Coaching course certificate

Job description

Coach Assistant Boys Basketball High School Posting 550

Job ID: 5450756

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 24, 2025 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Visa sponsorship is not available

Must possess an active NM Athletic Coaching license. Concussion course certificate is required. Fundamentals of Coaching course certificate is required.

Successful experience as either a head or assistant coach, or successful experience as a player or coach at the college level. To direct the planning, preparations and coaching activities of the boys basketball program from the mid‑school level to the high school. To plan, schedule and conduct a regular program of practice and competition in accordance with rules of the school, the NMAA, and District 2‑4A. To assist the Athletic Director and Athletic Trainer in the distribution and collection of appropriate information i.e. Physical forms, and all other forms that are required by the NMAA, District 2‑4A and the high school. To attend the appropriate meetings pertaining to basketball as scheduled by the NMAA or District 2‑4A. To recommend purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as needed. To assume responsibility for maintaining an accurate inventory of equipment pertaining to the sport. To oversee the safety and conditions of the facility or area assigned to the boys basketball programs. To assume responsibility for supervision, safety and welfare of students participating in the basketball program before, during and after scheduled practices and competitive contests. To establish and maintain good rapport with athletes, staff, parents, community groups and news media. To assume responsibility for submitting request for transportation forms to the Athletic Director. To assist the Athletic Director in planning and organization of promotion and participant recruitment and recognition programs pertaining to the sport. To perform assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner. To perform assigned tasks with a high standard of quality. To perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee.

Requirements and Fees for Coaches per New Mexico Public Education Department (NM PED)

• Fingerprint Background Check, fee Coach will pay is $59 (Credit/Debit Card only)
• Athletic Coaching License, fee Coach will pay is $50 (Credit/Debit card Only)
• Fundamentals of Coach course, fee Coach will pay $45 (Credit/Debit Card)
• First Aid, Health and Safety for Coaches course, fee Coach will pay $45 (Credit/Debit Card)
• Concussion in Sports course, no fee
• Coaching an Outdoor Sport? If so, Heat Illness Prevention course is needed, no fee

Please register online at www.nfhslearn.com . Click on the “Courses” tab on the home page, scroll down to locate the above courses needed for completion.

After completion of each course, please print your Certificate of Completion and send to Los Alamos Public Schools Human Resources Department by hand delivery, mail or email.

You have two (2) months maximum to complete all courses after you have been processed and fingerprinted to be a Coach with Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS).

If you have questions please contact Diana Bequette at [phone] or [e-mail]

Position Type: Coach Contract

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• HR Specialist
• 2075 Trinity Drive
• Los Alamos, New Mexico 87544-3091
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]