2026-2027 SY Athletic Coach Assistant (Varsity Cheer)

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 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 are subject to change from time to time to meet the needs of the organization. Current essential functions include the following:

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

Salary Range:
$2500 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 Drivers 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:

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

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