2026-27 Student Leadership Advisor

Minnetonka Public Schools; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnetonka Public Schools in Minnetonka, MN seeks an Athletics/Activities/Club-Student Government advisor for the 2026-27 season at Minnetonka Middle School East. The role runs 9/15/26–6/8/27, meets 3-4 times a month with events beyond school, and requires coordinating with the Student Activities Office.

The advisor enforces MSHSL rules, district policies, hires and evaluates assistants when applicable, and ensures a safe, structured environment for student participants. Wage schedule applies.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with students, staff, and families.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Understanding of district policies and codes.
• Ability to receive work direction.
• Physical ability to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Advise students in the skills necessary for successful participation.
• Manage student behavior during activity events.
• Administer advising/coaching of enrichment team.
• Create a positive learning environment for participants.
• Plan and schedule seasonal activities per district policy.
• Coordinate with the Student Activities Office for event spaces.
• Perform other similar duties as required.
• Enforce MS High School League rules and district policies.
• Assist Director with hiring and evaluation of assistant advisors.
• Take precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities; maintain an emergency action plan.
• Recommend equipment and supplies to the Director.
• Enforce discipline and sportsmanship and penalties.
• Attend, supervise and lead related activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Team coordination

Discipline enforcement

Job description

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Club-Student Government
• Date Posted: 9/11/2026
• Location: Minnetonka Middle School East (MME)
• Date Available: 9/15/26
• Closing Date: Until Filled

Season Dates:

9/15/26-6/8/27

• Meets 3-4 times a month with additional time at functions outside of school

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.

Click here to view wage schedule. Rates for this position can be found in Appendix -d-, Schedule C

Not medical or dental benefit eligible.