2026-2027 SY - Athletic Coach - 7th Grade Boys Basketball

Title: Athletic Coach 7th Grade Boys Basketball

Work Location: Gallup Middle School

Contract Length: Winter Sport

Minimum Salary: $4,000.00

Maximum Salary: $4,000.00

• Internal applicants MUST attach a signed Permission to Coach Form to application*

ATHLETIC COACHING LICENSE, 7-12

High School Diploma or Equivalency

AND

Must hold or have the ability to obtain an Athletic Coaching License (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/how-to-apply/athletic-coach-7-12/)

from the New Mexico Public Education Department as well as completing the Fundamentals of Coaching online exam offered through the New Mexico Activities Association. (www.nmact.org)

Qualifications

• Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport. (Major sports)
• The head coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport

and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to

the field.

• The head coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through

his/her instructions and actions.

REPORTS TO: The athletic director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in

conjunction with the high school principals.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: On-site attendance is mandatory for this position.

SUPERVISES: In several instances, the head coach must advise, coordinate and support a staff of

high school assistant coaches and middle school coaches in conjunction with the

athletic director and respective principal.

JOB GOAL: To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training

necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same

time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially

acceptable character development, self-discipline, self-confidence, and pride of

accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills

through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.

Work with students interested in sports, provide necessary practice support and advice for a team to be successful against opposing teams in a sports season. Teach and enforce rules and regulations. Involves work on evenings and weekends.