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Start Your Online Application Now Date of Availability: 03/01/2027 Date Closing: 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. Date Available: Immediately Duty Days Per Year: Spring Sports Season; plus planning of off-season program Hours Per Day: Varies as arranged with supervisor Type of Position: (X) Continuing ( ) Temporary Salary: $5,154 - $6,213 Supervisor of Position: Joan Johnson, Activities Director Boys Head Golf Coach ? Varsity Position Overview The Head Boys Golf Coach provides strategic leadership, instruction, and overall program direction to student-athletes and assistant coaching staff. Reporting directly to the Activities Director, the Head Coach defines program objectives and ensures alignment with St. Francis High School athletic standards. The position is directly responsible for prioritizing the health, safety, and holistic development of all participating student-athletes. Qualifications & Preferred Experience Background: Prior middle or high school golf coaching experience preferred; high-level competitive playing experience will also be strongly considered. Certifications & Requirements: Valid Minnesota coaching certificate or completion of the MSHSL / National Federation Interscholastic Coaches Education Program. Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification and completion of required MSHSL safety modules. Subject Expertise: Extensive, practical knowledge of USGA rules, swing mechanics, course management, match formats, scoring software, and mental conditioning for golf. Core Competencies Character Leadership: Proven track record of modeling and instilling accountability, character, and ethical behavior on and off the course. Program Vision: Highly energetic, positive, and dedicated to athlete development; measures success through student growth alongside competitive achievements. Stakeholder Engagement: Exceptional communication skills to build collaborative partnerships with parents, school personnel, local golf course management, and community stakeholders. Major Responsibilities Program Management & Instruction: Plan, organize, and execute structured practices, driving range sessions, and course play to develop core golf skills, strategy, and conference competitiveness. Oversee team selection and player evaluations. Golf Course Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with local host courses and golf pros to schedule practice tee times, secure driving range access, and host home matches while ensuring team adherence to all course etiquette and property rules. Youth & Feeder Development: Partner with coaches and local youth golf initiatives to foster a continuous pipeline of athlete participation and skill development. Scheduling & Collaboration: Work alongside the Activities Director to construct an effective match/tournament schedule that enhances player development and prepares the program for postseason competition. Safety & Oversight: Ensure the well-being and safety of athletes during practices, matches, transport, weather delays, and while utilizing host golf course facilities. Culture & Sportsmanship: Exemplify and enforce high standards of golf etiquette, sportsmanship, and integrity, adhering strictly to the Coaches Code of Ethics and conference guidelines. Compliance: Maintain strict compliance with all St. Francis Area Schools policies and MSHSL regulations regarding season parameters, eligibility checks, and out-of-season contact rules. Operations & Administration: Manage uniform, equipment, and apparel inventory (distribution, tracking, and collection), oversee team travel logistics, manage budget requests, complete end-of-season administrative reports, and coordinate postseason recognition events. Community Representation: Serve as a positive ambassador for St. Francis High School; fulfill other duties as assigned by the Activities Director. 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. Independent School District 15 uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online