Head Boys’ Volleyball Coach

Effective Date of Employment:
 Beginning of Season,  2024-25

Application Deadlines:
November 26, 2024 – 4:00 p.m.

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

Job Description/Duties:

The Head Boys’ Volleyball Coach will be responsible for leading the AVHS Volleyball program within the philosophy of the AVHS Athletic Department and in accordance with the MSHSL. This person must excel in building relationships with student-athletes, parents, community, and staff.

Responsibilities:

This person oversees all aspects of the AVHS Boys Volleyball program from youth to high school, including but not limited to the following:

• Varsity, Junior Varsity

• Coaching staff

• Student volunteers and team managers

• Equipment and supplies for all team levels (Grades 9-12)

• Coordination with the youth volleyball association

Scheduled Hours and Days per Week:

• Practice and game times as scheduled throughout the season, including weekend and evening competitions.

• Offseason duties and expectations.

Job Goals:

• Instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize individual and team success.

• Demonstrate and teach behaviors that lead to high character development and strong leadership skills.

• Upgrade knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultations, etc.

Public Relations:

• Organize preseason meetings for parents, coaches, players, and guests.

• Promote volleyball within the school by recruiting athletes not involved in other sports programs and promote volleyball outside the school through news media, youth programs, and community involvement.

• Work with the booster club to create positive experiences for students on and off the court.

• Maintain good public relations with news media, booster club, parents, officials, volunteers, and fans.

• Present information to news media concerning schedules, scores, statistics, and awards.

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 19 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 18-2.2 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, Shelly Monson (651-423-7859 –shelly.monson@district196.org) 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 – jeremy.sorenson@district196.org) and the Director of Secondary  Education, Eric Hansen (651-423-7712 – eric.hansen@district196.org) 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 – janet.fimmen@district196.org) 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.