Head Coach - Boys Volleyball

Applitrack; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

District 196’s Apple Valley High School seeks a Head Boys Volleyball Coach to lead and develop our boys volleyball program. The head coach provides leadership, instruction, and oversight while fostering a positive, competitive, student-centered environment at Apple Valley High School.

The role involves planning and conducting practices, developing student-athletes, supervising assistant coaches, managing program operations, and communicating with families and school administration to promote

Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience is preferred.
• Must meet District 196 and MSHSL coaching requirements.
• Strong leadership, volleyball knowledge and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct practices.
• Develop student-athletes.
• Supervise assistant coaches.
• Manage program operations.
• Communicate effectively with families and school administration.
• Promote sportsmanship and academic success.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Organization

Volleyball knowledge

Job description

• Date Posted:
  9/25/2026
  
• Location:
  Apple Valley High School
  
• Closing Date:
  10/09/2026
  

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 thedesignated 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.