2026-2027 SY - Athletic Coach - Track

About the role

Instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for individual and team success. Demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self-discipline, self-confidence, and pride of accomplishment. Upgrade knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, and consultation. 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.

Responsibilities

• Organize and supervise a total sports program for the assigned sport (track).
• Instruct athletes in fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training.
• Teach and enforce rules and regulations of the sport.
• Provide practice support and advice to student athletes.
• Serve as an appropriate role model through instruction and actions.
• Continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.
• Upgrade knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, and consultation.

Requirements

Must hold or have the ability to obtain an Athletic Coaching License (7‑12) from the New Mexico Public Education Department (licensure information) and complete the Fundamentals of Coaching online exam offered through the New Mexico Activities Association (nmact.org). High school diploma or equivalency required.

• Ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport (major sports).
• Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development (clinics, observations, consultation).

Supervision & reporting

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

Supervises: Advises, coordinates, and supports a staff of high school assistant coaches and middle school coaches in conjunction with the athletic director and respective principal.

Work environment

On‑site attendance is mandatory. Position involves work on evenings and weekends.

Pay

Fixed stipend: $4,000.00 for the spring sport season.

Schedule

Spring sport season; requires evening and weekend availability.

Additional requirements

Internal applicants must attach a signed Permission to Coach Form to their application.