2026-2027 SY - Athletic Coach - JV Wrestling - High School

About the role

Position: JV Wrestling Coach at Hiroshi Miyamura High School. Contract length: Winter. Stipend: $5,000 (fixed).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Must hold or be able to obtain an Athletic Coaching License (7‑12) from the New Mexico Public Education Department.
• Completion of the Fundamentals of Coaching online exam offered through the New Mexico Activities Association.
• Internal applicants must attach a signed Permission to Coach Form with their application.

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes in fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training for individual and team success.
• Demonstrate and teach behaviors that promote socially acceptable character development, self‑discipline, self‑confidence, and pride of accomplishment.
• Upgrade knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.
• Work with students interested in sports, providing practice support and advice to help the team succeed against opponents.
• Teach and enforce sport rules and regulations.
• Work evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Previous successful coaching experience in the assigned sport (major sports).
• Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of wrestling and a commitment to examine new theories and procedures.
• Serve as an appropriate role model for student‑athletes through instructions and actions.
• Reports to the athletic director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with the high school principals.
• Supervises and coordinates a staff of high school assistant coaches and middle school coaches in conjunction with the athletic director and respective principals.

Skills

• Program organization and supervision.
• Technical expertise in wrestling.
• Mentorship and role‑modeling.
• Communication and leadership with athletes and staff.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations.
• Ability to work flexible hours (evenings, weekends).

Pay

$5,000 stipend (fixed minimum and maximum).

Schedule

Work includes evenings and weekends during the winter season.