Head Coach - Boys Volleyball

Independent School District 196; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 3,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent School District 196 is seeking a Head Boys Volleyball Coach at Apple Valley High School. The coach will provide leadership, instruction, and oversight to create a positive and competitive environment, plan and conduct practices, and develop student-athletes.

The role requires strong volleyball knowledge, organizational skills, and commitment to student development through athletics. Previous coaching experience is preferred, and the coach must meet district coaching requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching high school volleyball is preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities to guide student-athletes.
• Ability to plan practices, monitor progress, and promote sportsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct practices that develop technical and tactical volleyball skills.
• Develop student-athletes through structured training and feedback.
• Supervise assistant coaches and manage program operations.
• Communicate with families and school administration to support student-athletes.
• Promote academic success and responsible citizenship within the team.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Application Procedures

All Candidates: Apply online at www.district196.org as an External Applicant.

Effective Date Of Employment

Beginning of Season, 2026-27

Job Summary

Apple Valley High School is seeking a Head Boys Volleyball Coach to lead and develop our boys volleyball program. The head coach is responsible for providing leadership, instruction, and oversight while creating a positive, competitive, and student-centered environment. Responsibilities include planning and conducting practices, developing student-athletes, supervising assistant coaches, managing program operations, communicating effectively with families and school administration, and promoting sportsmanship and academic success. Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership, volleyball knowledge, organizational skills, and a commitment to developing students through athletics. Previous coaching experience is preferred. The coach must meet all District 196 and MSHSL coaching requirements.

Responsible To

Athletic Director

Compensation

According to contractual agreement.

Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of Educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our core values are student-centered, based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person, and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity, engagement and belonging for all students, and inspires a love of learning for all ages. Our vision is to provide the experiences that our students, families and employees desire by developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures; engaging students with opportunities in academics, arts and athletics (Triple A philosophy), and living our mission to prepare students for lifelong success.

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes' list of America's Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employers and how likely they would be to recommend them to others.

District 196 has 20 elementary schools (grades K-5); six middle schools (grades 6-8); four high schools (grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Center high school program; a K-12 special education school, and a special education program serving young adults ages 18-22. The district also operates three learning centers that provide early childhood and Adult Basic Education services, and offers extensive community education programs and classes for learners of all ages.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status,* disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, membership or activity in a local human rights commission,* age or genetic information.* District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.

The Director of Human Resources, Joel Milteer (651-423-7859 [e-mail]) is the designated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education, Jeremy Sorenson (651-423-7782 [e-mail]) and the Director of Secondary Education, Eric Hansen (651-423-7712 [e-mail]) have been designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special Education, Janet Fimmen (651-423-7629 [e-mail]) has been designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all directors is 3455 153rd Street W, Rosemount, MN 55068. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

• Asterisked categories are limited to employment-related discrimination and harassment.