Head Coach - Boys Basketball

Independent School District 196•Rosemount, MN

22h

About The Position

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Head Coach Date Posted: 4/8/2026 Location: Eagan High School Closing Date: 04/29/2026 Effective Date of Employment: Beginning of Season, 2026-27 Application Deadlines: April 29, 2026 - 4:00 p.m. Application Procedures: All Candidates: Apply online at www.district196.org as an External Applicant Qualifications: Proven quality educator who has demonstrated success as a teacher/coach. Proven purpose-based educator who implements the Minnesota "Why we Play" philosophy in their coaching with a focus on District 196 Guiding Principles and Core Values Successful coaching experience with high school aged student-athletes. Head high school coaching experience is preferred. Proven technical and instructional expertise. Game management experience as a head coach is preferred. Proven skills in leading team sports including working successfully with young adults, parents, and school administration. Possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills in order to provide positive leadership and productive partnerships with parents, the community, and associated programs. Ability to develop training programs individualized to the needs and experience of a diverse group of athletes ranging from beginning players to those with extensive training experience. Promotion of the District 196 Academic, Arts and Athletics Philosophy and multi-sport involvement not only through words but modeled through actions. Proven skills in developing effective and engaging practice plans that assist players in their continuous development. Proven successful ability in working with and developing a coaching staff for all levels of play. Possess successful leadership skills in collaborating with Booster Club and leading fundraising and program promotional events Committed to leading the youth association and developing great relationships with them through on-going presence at meetings, clinics, practices, and games to assist in player and coach development. Understanding of adolescent development and an ability to communicate effectively with and support young adult athletes. Desire to participate in continuing coaching education and hold current coaching licensure or certification. Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially, and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred. Responsibilities: Provide leadership for the entire Boys Basketball Program at all levels of play from K-12. Develop relationships with all stakeholders to better develop life skills in all members of the program. Organization and implementation of team practices. Implement strength and conditioning program for in-season training and out-of-season training in collaboration with Champions Club. Open communication with parents. Open communication with athletic director. Athlete development and program promotion. Instruction of athletes in fundamentals and techniques. Program support for student-athletes for academic progress and commitment to athletic improvement. Management of program budget and fundraising opportunities Responsible To: Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Athletics 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 ï¿½ [email protected] ) 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 ï¿½ [email protected]) and the Director of Secondary Education, Eric Hansen (651-423-7712 ï¿½ [email protected]) 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 ï¿½ [email protected]) 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.

Requirements

Proven quality educator who has demonstrated success as a teacher/coach.
Proven purpose-based educator who implements the Minnesota "Why we Play" philosophy in their coaching with a focus on District 196 Guiding Principles and Core Values
Successful coaching experience with high school aged student-athletes.
Proven technical and instructional expertise.
Proven skills in leading team sports including working successfully with young adults, parents, and school administration.
Possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills in order to provide positive leadership and productive partnerships with parents, the community, and associated programs.
Ability to develop training programs individualized to the needs and experience of a diverse group of athletes ranging from beginning players to those with extensive training experience.
Promotion of the District 196 Academic, Arts and Athletics Philosophy and multi-sport involvement not only through words but modeled through actions.
Proven skills in developing effective and engaging practice plans that assist players in their continuous development.
Proven successful ability in working with and developing a coaching staff for all levels of play.
Possess successful leadership skills in collaborating with Booster Club and leading fundraising and program promotional events
Committed to leading the youth association and developing great relationships with them through on-going presence at meetings, clinics, practices, and games to assist in player and coach development.
Understanding of adolescent development and an ability to communicate effectively with and support young adult athletes.
Desire to participate in continuing coaching education and hold current coaching licensure or certification.

Nice To Haves

Head high school coaching experience is preferred.
Game management experience as a head coach is preferred.
Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially, and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership for the entire Boys Basketball Program at all levels of play from K-12.
Develop relationships with all stakeholders to better develop life skills in all members of the program.
Organization and implementation of team practices.
Implement strength and conditioning program for in-season training and out-of-season training in collaboration with Champions Club.
Open communication with parents.
Open communication with athletic director.
Athlete development and program promotion.
Instruction of athletes in fundamentals and techniques.
Program support for student-athletes for academic progress and commitment to athletic improvement.
Management of program budget and fundraising opportunities