Head Girl’s Lacrosse Coach

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

Application Deadlines:
January 24, 2025 – 4:00 p.m.

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

Job Summary:
The Head Girl’s Lacrosse Coach will be responsible for leading the AVHS Lacrosse team and program within the philosophy of the AVHS Athletic Department and in accordance with the MSHSL. This person must build relationships and work successfully with student-athletes, assistant coaches, parents, the community, the Athletic Director, school administration and teachers, as well as other programs and coaches in the district.

Responsibilities:

This person oversees all things AVHS Lacrosse from youth to high school including but not limited to the following:

• Varsity, Junior Varsity, and lower-level teams
• Coaching staff
• Student volunteers and team managers
• Equipment and supplies for all team levels (Grades 9-12)
• Working with youth lacrosse association

Scheduled Hours and Days per Week:

Practice and game times as scheduled throughout the season, including weekend and evening competitions. There are also offseason duties and expectations.

Job Goals:

• To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize individual and team success.
• The coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to high character development and strong leadership skills.
• To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.

Public Relations:

• Organizes parents, coaches, players, and guests for preseason meetings.
• Promotes lacrosse within the school by recruiting athletes who are not in another sports program and promotes lacrosse outside the school through news media, youth programs, and community involvement.
• Works with the booster club to promote positive experiences for students on and off the field.
• Responsible for maintaining good public relations with news media, booster club, parents, officials, volunteers, and fans.
• Presents information to news media concerning schedules, scores, statistics, and awards.

Responsible To:
Director of Athletics

Compensation:
According to contractual agreement.

In District 196, the sky’s the limit for students and employees. That’s because our committed team of employees is dedicated to the mission of educating, developing and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our whole child, “Triple-A” approach provides students and staff opportunities to learn, grow and pursue their infinite possibilities in academics, the arts and athletics.
 
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 employer and how likely they would be to recommend their employer 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 for students with special emotional and behavioral needs, 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 lifelong 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, 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, Michael Bolsoni (651-423-7712 – Michael.Bolsoni@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).