Girls Hockey Head Coach

Effective Date of Employment:
Beginning of Season 2026-27

Application Deadline:
April 2 2026 ï½ 4:00 p.m.

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

Job Summary:

Eagan High School is seeking a Head Girls Hockey Coach to lead and oversee all aspects of the girls hockey program while supporting the development of student-athletes both on and off the ice. The head coach will work to build a competitive program that emphasizes teamwork sportsmanship and pride in representing the school community.

Responsibilities

• Plan organize and lead team practices and game preparation
• Provide instruction focused on skill development team systems and player development
• Promote sportsmanship teamwork and a positive team culture
• Supervise and support student-athletes during practices games and team activities
• Coordinate and communicate with assistant coaches
• Maintain clear communication with players families and the athletic department
• Support offseason development opportunities and program growth
• Ensure compliance with school conference and MSHSL association policies
• Assist with equipment uniforms and program organization

Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience in hockey preferred
• Experience working with high schoolï½aged athletes
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to teach and develop hockey fundamentals and team concepts
• Positive communication skills with athletes parents and school staff
• Ability to promote sportsmanship and represent the school in a positive manner
• Passion for developing a competitive and positive girls hockey program
• Ability to build program numbers and encourage athlete participation
• Willingness to collaborate with the athletic department and school staff
• Commitment to the academic and personal success of student-athletes
  
  
  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 ï½ ) 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 ï½ ) and the Director of Secondary Education Eric Hansen ï½ ) have been designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the districts non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special Education Janet Fimmen ï½ ) 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).
  
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