What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Coach-Girls Basketball position at St. Francis Area Schools?
- Head coaching experience at the high school level (or extensive experience working with developmental players).
- MN Coaching Certificate or completion of the MSHSL/National Federation of Interscholastic Coaches Education Program.
- In-depth knowledge of the sport.
- Teaching and modeling character, leadership, and responsible behavior.
- Maintaining a positive, high-energy, and committed presence.
- Collaborating effectively with parents, staff, and community members.
- Defining success as both competitive achievement and personal growth of student-athletes.
- Coordinate training, instruction, and conditioning of athletes alongside assistant coaches.
- Follow all expectations and policies set forth by St. Francis Area Schools for Head Coaches.
- Maintain open communication with the Activities Director regarding team questions and concerns.
- Maintain membership in the MSHCA (Minnesota State High School Coaches Association).
- Develop and organize effective practice plans that prepare athletes to compete in the conference.
- Promote good sportsmanship and fair play among players and coaching staff by following the Coaches Code of Ethics and conference Sportsmanship Guidelines.
- Adhere to MSHSL guidelines regarding season start/end dates and off-season coaching restrictions.
- Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of athletes during practices, competitions, and transportation. This includes supervision of the locker room when possible.
- Foster positive relationships with athletes and their families.
- Manage the timely distribution and collection of athletic equipment and uniforms, ensuring athletes are informed of their responsibilities.
- Organize a post-season team gathering and notify the athletic administrative assistant of needed certificates.
- Complete a post-season report with required information as outlined by the Activities Director.
- Actively recruit student-athletes at the youth, middle school, and high school levels.
- Complete all required district Vector Training modules for coaches.
- Participate in MSHSL clipboard modules for coaches.
- Represent the St. Francis activities program in a positive and professional manner within the school and the wider community.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
JobID: 6482
Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Coaching
Athletics/Activities/Coaching
Date Posted:
4/21/2025
4/21/2025
Location:
St. Francis High School (9-12)
St. Francis High School (9-12)
Date Available:
11/17/2025
11/17/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Application Procedure: To be considered for this vacancy, applicant must complete the on-line application process and indicate interest in this specific job number.Open Until Filled
Duty Days Per Year: As arranged with supervisor during the Basketball Season.
Hours Per Day: Varies as arranged with supervisor during the Basketball Season.
Type of Position: () Continuing (x) Temporary
Salary: $6,695-$8,044
Supervisor of Position: Joan Johnson, Activities Director
Qualifications:
The Head Coach is responsible for providing strong leadership and guidance to student-athletes within the program. Working closely with the Activities Director and assistant coaches, the Head Coach will help define the goals and direction of the program. In addition, the Head Coach is accountable for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of every student-athlete participating in the team at St. Francis High School.
Preferred:
Successful Candidates Must Demonstrate Competency In:
Major Areas of Responsibility
Benefits: This position is not benefit eligible.
The policy of the school district is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.
Salary : $6,695 - $8,044
