2026-27 DECA Assistant Advisor

Minnetonka Public Schools; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnetonka Public Schools seeks an Athletics/Activities/Club-DECA advisor for Minnetonka High School (MHS). You will advise student participants, supervise behavior at events, and coordinate with the Student Activities Office to organize enrichment activities.

Responsibilities include enforcing league and district rules, supporting hiring/evaluation of assistants, ensuring safety with an emergency plan, and managing equipment and uniforms under district policies.

Qualifications

• Has knowledge and background in the assigned activity.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with students, staff and families.
• Knowledge of district policies and disciplinary guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Advise individual student participants in the skills necessary for successful performance.
• Manage and supervise student behavior during activity events.
• Responsible for coordinating advising/coaching an enrichment team.
• Provide a positive learning environment for student participants.
• Plan and schedule seasonal activity in accordance with District policy.
• Schedule and prepare the area/facility and coordinate with the Student Activities Office.
• Enforce all rules of the Minnesota State High School League and district policies.
• Assist the Director of Activities with hiring, development and evaluation of assistant advisors.
• Take precautions to protect students, equipment and facilities including an emergency action plan.
• Recommend purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate.

Skills

Knowledge in activity

Code compliance

Policy knowledge

Prioritization

Communication

Receives direction

Work ethic

Physical fitness

Job description

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Club-DECA
• Date Posted: 8/28/2026
• Location: Minnetonka High School (MHS)
• Date Available: 9/1/26
• Closing Date: Until Filled

Season Dates

9/1/26-4/30/27

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Advise individual student participants in the skills necessary for successful performance.
2. Manage and supervise student behavior during activity events.
3. Responsible for all matters pertaining to the organization and administration of advising/coaching an enrichment team.
4. Provide a positive learning environment for student participants.
5. Plan and schedule seasonal activity in accordance with District policy.
6. Assume primary responsibility for scheduling and preparation of area/facility where event is to be held and coordinate with the Student Activities Office.
7. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Enforce all rules of the Minnesota State High School League and Minnetonka Public School District Policies as they pertain to the respective enrichment activity.
2. Assist the Director of Activities with hiring, development and evaluation of assistant advisors, when applicable.
3. Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities, including an emergency action plan.
4. Recommend purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate to the Director of Activities.
5. Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times and, establish and oversee activity penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
6. Attend, supervise and lead all related activities pertinent to the area of advising.

Knowledge and Skills

1. Has knowledge and background in the assigned activity.
2. Understanding of and agreement with the Minnetonka Public School District's Student Activity and Athletic Code and the Coaches/Advisors Handbook.
3. Knowledge of State, Federal and Minnetonka Public School Board Policies regarding student conduct and appropriate disciplinary action.
4. Evidence of the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
5. Strong communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, parents, community members and students.
6. Ability to receive work direction.
7. Strong work ethic and dedication to further the benefits of student participation in co-curricular activities.
8. Physical ability to perform essential job functions.

Compensation

Compensation in accordance with Schedule C of the Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Rates for this position can be found in Appendix -d-, Schedule C.

Not medical or dental benefit eligible.