SY - Athletic Coach - Assistant Cross

Overview

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Athletic Coach - High School Cross Country
• Date Posted: 9/4/2025
• Location:
  
  Gallup High School
• Date Available:
  
  SY
• Closing Date:
  Until Filled
• Title:
  
  Athletic Coach - Assistant Cross Country
• Work Location:
  
  Gallup High School
• Contract Length:
  Fall
• Sport
• Minimum Salary: $6,000.00
• Maximum Salary: $6,000.00

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 () from the New Mexico Public Education Department as well as completing the Fundamentals of Coaching online exam offered through the New Mexico Activities Association. ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)

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.