2026-2027 SY: Athletic Coach - Varsity Assistant (Boys Basketball) at Santa Fe High

Santa Fe Public Schools • Santa Fe, NM

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Santa Fe Public Schools is hiring a Varsity Assistant Boys Basketball Coach at Santa Fe High School for the 2026–2027 school year. The coach develops student-athletes and team success through sport-specific training and event participation, provides a positive in-season sport experience, and supports athletes’ physical development through department-guided off-season training. The position is seasonal and paid by coach stipend. It reports to the Principal/Athletics Director and requires a coaching license and a post-offer/pre-employment background check. A valid New Mexico driver’s license must be maintained.

Requirements

• Meet all NMAA/PED requirements for Coaching Licensure.
• High school graduation.
• Possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver’s License.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use Microsoft and Google software tools.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and carry items to sites.
• Ability to maintain professional relations and communications with supervisors, parents, student-athletes, the media, boosters, officials, and coworkers.
• Complete a post-offer/pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

• College degree.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop student-athletes and team success through sport-specific training and event participation.
• Provide students with a positive in-season sport experience and support physical development during department-guided off-season training.
• Teach the sport using the Six Pillars of Sportsmanship: Respect, Integrity, Honesty, Teamwork, Leadership, and Personal Responsibility.
• Use and manage sport-specific implements, including inventory.
• Maintain required MaxPreps and NMAA information and meet applicable coaching requirements.
• Follow applicable policies, procedures, safety and environmental regulations, facility and computer security policies, and operational guides.
• Communicate and maintain professional relations with supervisors, parents, student-athletes, media, boosters, officials, and coworkers.
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, appropriate workplace attire, safe body mechanics, and responsible use of district resources and equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED