Title:

Athletic Coach - Head (Freshman Cheer)

Work Unit:

Santa Fe High School

Reports To:

Athletic Coordinator(s)/Principal(s)

Contract Length:

Season

Pay Schedule:

End-of-season stipend

Overtime Status:

Exempt

Hours:

Varies

Union Status:

N/A

Licensure:

NMPED Athletic Coach

Note: All positions with Santa Fe Public Schools require a post-offer/pre-employment background check. Some positions have additional requirements as established by federal or state rules and regulations.

General Function:
Develop student-athletes and team success through sport-specific training and event participation. Students will be provided a positive in-season sport experience and develop physically during department-guided off-season training.

Education/Training/Experience:
Minimum: Applicant must meet all NMAA/PED requirements for Coaching Licensure. High School graduation.
Preferred: College degree with prior high school coaching experience. Two years of sport-specific participation/training/and/or prior coaching experience at the high school level or above. Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:
NMAA By-Laws, policies. SFPS District/Athletic Department Handbook, In-Service Training, and district policies and operational guides.

Essential Job Functions:
Performs all functions in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety and environmental regulations, facility and computer security policies and procedures. Functions may change from time to time to meet the organization's needs. Current essential functions include the following:

Teach the sport by using the Six Pillars of Sportsmanship: Respect, Integrity, Honesty, Teamwork, Leadership, and Personal Responsibility.

Salary Range:
$2,500 Stipend

Resources Used in Performing the Job Include (but are not limited to):
Sport-specific implement usage/management/inventory.

Physical/Cognitive Requirements:
Must be able to fully perform the duties associated with coaching: lift 50 pounds, carry items to sites, maintain professional relations/communications with supervisor, parents, student-athletes, the media, boosters, officials, and co-workers. Computer usage is required to maintain/fulfill MaxPreps and NMAA requirements (high school only). Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License.

Environmental Conditions:
Must be able to fully perform the duties associated with coaching: lift 50 pounds, carry items to sites, maintain professional relations/communications with supervisor, parents, student-athletes, the media,
boosters, officials, and co-workers. Computer usage is required to maintain/fulfill MaxPreps and NMAA requirements.

Personal Accountability:

Demonstrates reliability as evidenced by attendance records and punctuality.
Properly notifies supervisor and/or designee of absences or tardiness.
Begins and completes work within the allotted time.
Consistently appears in attire appropriate to the work environment.
Demonstrates skill in the use of equipment, including its capabilities, limitations, and appropriate/special applications.
Protects the district’s resources through appropriate and careful use of supplies and equipment.
Utilizes appropriate body mechanics to aid in the prevention of muscle strain/injury.

Santa Fe Public Schools does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, medical/genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

2026-2027 SY: Athletic Coach- Head (JV Cheer)