Head Football Coach

Independent School District 196

Job Location:

Apple Valley, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Head Coach

Date Posted:
12/3/2025

Location:
Apple Valley High School

Closing Date:
12/19/2025

Effective Date of Employment:
Beginning of Season 2026-27

Application Deadline:
December:00 p.m.

Application Procedures:
All Candidates: Apply onlineat as an External Applicant

Job Summary:

The Head Football Coach will be responsible for leading the Apple Valley High School Football Program within the philosophy standards and expectations of the AVHS Athletic Department and in accordance with MSHSL guidelines. This individual must build strong relationships and work successfully with student-athletes assistant coaches parents the communityschool administration teachers and youth program leadership across District 196.

This person oversees all aspects of AVHS Football including but not limited to:

Varsity Junior Varsity Sophomore and Freshman teams
Assistant coaching staff
Student volunteers team managers and support personnel
Equipment uniforms and supplies for all levels (Grades 912)
Collaboration with youth football association and middle-school feeder programs
Alignment of offensive defensive and special teams across levels
Strength & conditioning coordination in partnership with district staff

Scheduled Hours and Days per Week:

Practice and game times as scheduled throughout the season. Evening and weekend competitions are required. Offseason responsibilities including training camps player development staff coordination and community engagement are also expected.

Job Goals:

To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills strategies and physical preparation required for individual and team success.
To teach model and reinforce behaviors that build high character accountability leadership and positive team culture.
To develop a comprehensive program structure that supports long-term athlete development from youth through varsity.
To continue professional growth through coaching clinics program visits film study and consultation with coaching peers.

Public Relations:

Organizes preseason meetings for players parents assistant coaches and key program stakeholders.
Promotes football within AVHS through recruitment positive visibility and support of multi-sport participation.
Builds strong community connections by partnering with youth football programs attending events and engaging families.
Works with booster clubs to create meaningful experiences for student-athletes on and off the field.
Maintains positive relationships with media officials volunteers parents and fans.
Provides accurate information to media regarding schedules results 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 ofEducating 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 29000 students and 160000 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 4000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes list of Americas 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 ) is thedesignated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the districts non-discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education Jeremy Sorenson ) and the Director of Secondary Education Eric Hansen ) have been designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the districts non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special Education Janet Fimmen ) has been designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all directors isrd 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.

Position Type:Athletics/Activities/Head CoachDate Posted:12/3/2025Location:Apple Valley High School Closing Date: 12/19/2025Effective Date of Employment: Beginning of Season 2026-27 Application Deadline: December:00 p.m. Application Procedures: All Candidates: Apply onlineat as an External App...