Head Track Coach (8th Grade) – Lead, Develop, Inspire

La Plata Middle School; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

La Plata Middle School in Silver City, NM is seeking an 8th Boys Head Track Coach to lead a competitive program under the District's Athletic Director.

The role involves coordinating practices, scheduling interscholastic contests, overseeing safety and paperwork, supervising assistants, and representing the district with media and booster clubs. Strong coaching background and NM teaching license with coaching endorsement are required.

Qualifications

• New Mexico Teaching License with a Coaching Endorsement.
• Five years of experience in teaching.
• Demonstrated interest and aptitude for performing the task(s) of Head Coach.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Assist in the screening, employment, supervising and assignment of assistant coaches.
• Be responsible for the scouting program of assigned sport.
• Be responsible for monitoring, representing, and having a working relationship with media and booster clubs.
• Be responsible for helping represent the district in his/her major sport.
• Plan and schedule a regular program of practice in season.
• Coordinate schedules with the Athletic Director for interscholastic contests.
• Enforce discipline and sportsmanship at all times.

Education

New Mexico Teaching License with a Coaching Endorsement

Valid driver’s license

Job description

La Plata Middle School in Silver City, NM is seeking an 8th Boys Head Track Coach to lead a competitive program under the District's Athletic Director.

The role involves coordinating practices, scheduling interscholastic contests, overseeing safety and paperwork, supervising assistants, and representing the district with media and booster clubs. Strong coaching background and NM teaching license with coaching endorsement are required.