The Academy for Technology and the Classics·Santa Fe County, New Mexico
The coach is responsible for managing the middle school girls basketball program, including designing training programs and practice structures. They must also ensure student safety, oversee equipment inventory, and maintain compliance with NMAA and school policies.
School Overview The Academy for Technology and the Classics is a grades 7-12 public charter school in Santa Fe, New Mexico serving approximately 400 students.
We maintain a familial atmosphere with a dedicated and highly qualified faculty.
Our teachers are deeply collaborative, passionate about teaching, have strong classroom management skills, and commit to helping students reach their full potential.
ATC is a nationally top-ranked, rigorous, college preparatory school.
Job Summary This position is a Middle School Girls Basketball Coach position in our Athletic department.
The Middle School Girls Basketball Coach is expected to build and grow a culture of competing with class and team improvement.
ATC is an academics-first institution; our college prep mission believes strongly in building all-around students through fostering extracurricular activities like sports along with academic scholarship.
Responsibilities and Duties Management and development of the middle school girls basketball program.
The head coach oversees the overall middle school basketball program.
Development and implementation of both off-season and in-season training programs.
Practice with the girls program in the off season, building team unity, while also supporting student-athletes as they participate in multiple extracurricular activities.
Design practice structure, schedule, and a way to objectively evaluate athletes.
Provide supervision and safety.
Supervise athletes at all appropriate times, including riding the bus with teams to away games, prepare for emergencies and weather contingencies, including first aid and other team equipment, ensure all athletes are accounted for at dismissal times from practices and contests.
Provide effective fiscal and materials management.
Inventory equipment and jerseys each year, and submit requests for materials following the proper purchase order procedure.
Assist the athletic director in staffing home contests for concessions, scorer’s table, gate, etc..
Involve program participants, both students and families, in any fundraising and community service activities.
Communicate in a timely manner with the athletic director and the school regarding all fundraising.
Provide effective communication and implementation of NMAA and ATC policies and procedures.
All coaches in the program will adhere to all NMAA requirements and stay up to date on the association’s policies and procedures, including but not limited to parent communication and mandatory pre-season meetings, academic and disciplinary eligibility requirements, and ATC athletic policies as defined in our handbook.
Coach will become a member of the New Mexico Coaches’ Association in order to gain access to their liability coverage and coaches’ clinics.
This also allows our athletes to gain recognition through the association.
Choose awards for their basketball team and assist with any awards ceremonies after the season is over.
Qualifications and Skills All coaches must be licensed to coach in New Mexico.
Please contact the New Mexico Public Education Department's Licensure Bureau to verify state reciprocity requirements.
Leading candidates will demonstrate proficiency in the social-emotional dimensions of coaching.
ATC understands that building effective relationships and rapport is the cornerstone to creating rigorous athletic programs and school environments that promote intellectual risk for all students and staff.
Compensation There is a $2,000 stipend for being the middle school program head coach.
There is an additional $1000 bonus if the candidate has a current CDL
Candidates must hold a valid New Mexico coaching license and demonstrate proficiency in the social-emotional dimensions of coaching. A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is preferred for an additional bonus.
Market context
In New Mexico, girls middle school basketball coaching roles are typically driven by school sports calendars and the need for staff who can support both player development and team culture. These positions can be competitive because schools often look for candidates with a valid New Mexico coaching license, strong social-emotional coaching skills, and, in some cases, a CDL preference for transportation support. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and highlight any student-support or team-building experience in your application.
