2026-2027 SY - Athletic Coach - 5th Grade Girls Basketball

About the role

To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. The coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self-confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes. The role involves working with 5th grade girls basketball, providing practice support, and coaching during a sports season.

Responsibilities

• Organize and supervise a total sports program for 5th grade girls basketball.
• Teach and enforce rules and regulations of the sport.
• Instruct athletes in fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training.
• Demonstrate behaviors that foster character development, self-discipline, and self-confidence in student athletes.
• Upgrade knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, and consultation.
• Advise, coordinate, and support assistant coaches and middle school coaches as needed.
• Serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through instructions and actions.
• Examine new theories and procedures pertinent to coaching.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalency.
• Must hold or have the ability to obtain an Athletic Coaching License (7-12) from the New Mexico Public Education Department.
• Must complete the Fundamentals of Coaching online exam offered through the New Mexico Activities Association.
• Previous successful coaching experience in the assigned sport.
• Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of basketball.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Ability to organize and supervise a sports program.
• Strong knowledge of basketball fundamentals, strategy, and training.
• Experience serving as a role model for student athletes.

Pay

$2,500.00 for the winter sport season.

Schedule

On-site attendance is mandatory. Work primarily takes place on evenings and weekends during the winter sport season.

Reports to: The athletic director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with the school principals.