Gym Master

About the Role

The Gym Master will assist the Athletic Coordinator and school principal in promoting direction and coordination for the athletic and activities program (grades 9-12). This position includes teaching duties and is compensated by stipend.

Responsibilities

• Promote student success by maintaining a culture that supports high achievement, high-quality athletic programming, and professional development for coaching staff.
• Use communication and relationship-building skills to engage the athletic community in equity advocacy and meet diverse needs.
• Organize and coordinate ongoing professional learning opportunities for coaches and staff.
• Manage athletic facilities, budget, and daily operations to equitably meet program needs.
• Develop, support, and oversee programs that increase student attendance, achievement, and graduation rates, fostering team and work skills.
• Plan and manage resources, including finances, facilities, programs, and time.
• Communicate accurately and effectively while complying with all School Board policies and regulations.
• Arrange workers for home events (tickets, bench officials, public address, custodial, and security services) and ensure their compensation.
• Maintain current files on rules, regulations, and organizational by-laws/constitutions.
• Coordinate transportation for extra-curricular events.
• Ensure coaches complete necessary reports.
• Coordinate usage by outside school groups and collect fees, payments, and insurance as needed.
• Ensure participants have required health examinations, maintain accident/injury records, and promote drug, alcohol, tobacco, and steroid-free programs.
• Arrange insurance and provide forms for coaches/sponsors to distribute to student participants.
• Ensure proper hospitality for visiting teams, coaches, fans, and officials.
• Promote cooperative and supportive relationships among curricular, co-curricular, and interscholastic programs within the district and community.
• Market the program and serve as a spokesperson and advocate.
• Encourage maximum student participation in activities and athletic programs.
• Represent the philosophy and purpose of the interscholastic athletic program, emphasizing sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect.
• Coordinate with principals, maintenance, and custodial staff for facility improvement and maintenance.
• Ensure supplies, equipment, and uniform needs are met, including procurement, inventory management, and distribution.
• Coordinate with coaches, sponsors, and the registrar to check participant eligibility.
• Oversee co-curricular and extra-curricular clubs, organizations, and activities (e.g., student government, music, publications, cheerleading, drill team).
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education and self-selected activities.
• Investigate complaints and infractions, resolving issues or making recommendations to supervisors.
• Oversee high school concessions after school.
• Follow district and school procedures.
• Accept additional responsibilities and duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a license as required by the State of New Mexico.
• Alternate qualifications may be considered as deemed appropriate by the Board.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job duties and access the work environment.
• May require sitting, standing, lifting (up to 50 pounds), moving about the school, carrying, reaching, squatting, kneeling, prolonged typing, and moving light furniture.

Equipment/Technology Handled

Must know how to operate or be willing to learn all multimedia equipment, including current technology.

Work Environment

• Work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality.
• Handle routine interruptions with flexibility and patience.
• Be self-motivated and able to complete assignments without direct supervision.
• After-hours work may be required.