Head Nordic Ski Coach - .8 FTE

Isd 728; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

ISD 728 in Elk River, MN is seeking an Athletics/Activities/Coaching professional to lead the program at Elk River High School. The coach provides leadership, applies rules, strategies, and techniques, and prepares athletes to compete at the highest level.

Responsibilities include planning practices and games, guiding staff, fostering student participation, maintaining equipment and facilities, ensuring safety, and collaborating with families and community resources.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of rules, strategies, and techniques for the assigned activity.
• Ability to plan effective practice and game/performance sessions.
• Commitment to safety, equipment maintenance, and staff supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare successful practice/rehearsals and game/performance plans.
• Provide leadership and guidance to staff.
• Encourage student participation and establish rapport.
• Motivate participants/athletes to achieve maximum potential.
• Maintain equipment and uniforms.
• Supervise all areas of participation including gyms, fields, arenas, theater, locker or dressing rooms, buses, etc.
• Work collaboratively with staff, Activities Director, families and community resources.
• Maintains compliance with all rules and regulations of the MSHSL.
• Complies with and supports all school district regulations and policies.
• Develops a program specific handbook.

Job description

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 11/11/2026
• Location: Elk River High School
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: 11/17/2026

Description

The Coach provides leadership and expertise regarding the rules, strategies, and techniques for the assigned activity, utilizing knowledge of the specific equipment, physical fitness and safety to prepare participants mentally and physically to compete at the highest level.

Job Summary (tasks include, but not limited to the following)

• Prepare successful practice/rehearsals and game/performance plans.
• Provide leadership and guidance to staff.
• Encourage student participation and establish rapport.
• Motivate participants/athletes to achieve maximum potential.
• Maintain equipment and uniforms.
• Supervise all areas of participation including but not limited to: gyms, fields, arenas, theater, locker or dressing rooms, buses, etc.
• Work collaboratively with staff, Activities Director, families and community resources.
• Maintains compliance with all rules and regulations of the MSHSL.
• Complies with and supports all school district regulations and policies.
• Develops a program specific handbook.

Equity is one of ISD728's core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. ISD728 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.