JV Baseball Coach

Elk River Independent School District 728; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 4,000 - 8,000; Full time

Job summary

Elk River Independent School District 728 in Minnesota is seeking a JV Baseball Coach for Zimmerman Middle/High School for the 2026-2027 season. This 1.0 FTE stipend position provides leadership and guidance to student-athletes and staff.

Responsibilities include preparing practices and game plans, maintaining equipment, supervising facilities, and collaborating with families and community resources while upholding MSHSL rules and district policies.

Qualifications

• Leadership and expertise on rules, strategies, and techniques for the activity, with safety and equipment knowledge.

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 rooms, buses.
• Work collaboratively with staff, Activities Director, families and community resources.
• Maintain compliance with MSHSL rules and regulations.
• Comply with and support district regulations and policies.

Job description

JV Baseball Coach; 1.0 FTE; Stipend Position JobID: 19210

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 8/17/2026
• Location: Zimmerman Middle/High School
• Date Available: 2026-2027 Season

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.

Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

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.