Head Coach- High School Girls Wrestling

Job Details

Job : 5568506

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 04, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position: Program Head Coach – High School/Mid School

Reports to: District Athletic Director

Supervises: A staff of high school assistant coaches, mid school coaches, student‑athletes

Work Site: Assigned school/program

The Program Head Coach must demonstrate strong leadership in player and staff development, integrity, sportsmanship, and character development. Qualified candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills and demonstrate exceptional knowledge of the skills and strategies of their sport as it pertains to the policies of the New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA).

• Follows and upholds the policies and mission statement of Bloomfield School District. Comply with all Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, Public Education Department guidelines and local/state/federal laws and the NMAA.
• Foster among student‑athletes, coaches and spectators an appreciation of the values of athletics, a desire to perform at the highest levels, an attitude of good sportsmanship, and a sense of pride in self, team, school, family, and community. Positive communication strategies, organizational skills and safety awareness are key requirements.
• Emphasis on the importance of academic excellence and assist in monitoring and maintaining high academic standards for members of the program. Become actively involved with assisting team members with applications to post‑high school programs, college, vocational training, or the military.
• Direct the training, conditioning, and performance of the program, and lead and supervise the assistant coaches in their efforts with teams assigned to them.
• Demonstrate current knowledge of sports‑specific strength and conditioning. Execute such programs during the off‑season within the parameters of NMAA regulations.
• Promote the program within the school and community.
• Bloomfield School District reserves the right to extend the deadline and update qualification requirements without notice.
• Perform other duties related to the position of head athletic coach as requested by the District Athletic Director.

• Valid [state] coach certification.
• Employment as a teacher in the school district. [Preferred]
• Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Previous high school coaching experience required. Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport.
• The head coach must have knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and willingness to continue to learn and examine new ideas pertinent to the assigned sport.
• Certification: NFHS First Aid, Health and Safety; NFHS Bullying; NFHS Protecting students from abuse; NFHS Concussion in sports; CPR/AED certification; NFHS Football tackling (football applicants only) on file.
• External candidate must have a satisfactory background check. Non‑refundable fee.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Maintain confidentiality, both verbally and written form, of each student’s record; as well as coaches information and athletic personnel.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent or assigned designee may find appropriate and acceptable.

• Ensure that all coaches in the program are certified, licensed and cleared by BSD Human Resources department.
• Ensure that team rules and regulations regarding conduct and eligibility of the athletes are clearly communicated and followed.
• Plan, organize, advertise, and conduct tryouts for the program: inform the district athletic director and participants of the final selection process.
• Consult with the district athletic director and provide information regarding any off‑season training programs (including scheduling dates for summer camps, coaches clinic schedule), rules for season (two‑a‑day practices, scrimmages, try‑out schedule criteria, etc.).
• Work with the district athletic director in preparing practice and game or competition schedules. Update athletic rosters onto the Rank One platform before the first game or competition, any changes to…