2026-2027 SY - Athletic Coach - Varsity Assistant Softball

2026-2027 SY - Athletic Coach - Varsity Assistant Softball

JobID: 5025 Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Athletic Coach - High School Softball Date Posted: 3/9/2026 Location: Navajo Pine High School Date Available: SY2026-2027 Closing Date: Until Filled

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Title: Athletic Coach - Varsity Assistant Softball Work Location: Navajo Pine High School Contract Length: Spring Sport Minimum Salary: $5,000.00 Maximum Salary: $5,000.00

Internal applicants MUST attach a signed Permission to Coach Form to application

Requirements:

• ATHLETIC COACHING LICENSE, 7-12
• High School Diploma or Equivalency
• Must hold or have the ability to obtain an Athletic Coaching License (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/how-to-apply/athletic-coach-7-12/) from the New Mexico Public Education Department as well as completing the Fundamentals of Coaching online exam offered through the New Mexico Activities Association. (www.nmact.org)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport. (Major sports)
• The head coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.
• The head coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.

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.