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Start Your Online Application Now Date Closing: 11/30/2026 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Posting will be live from 11/13 to 11/30, interviews the week of 12/7 POSITION: Head Coach, Senior High, Football TYPE OF POSITION: Extracurricular Hours may vary based on program needs REPORTS TO: Activities Directors, Building Principals SUPERVISION: Assistant Coaches, Volunteers (under the direction of the Activities Director) COMPENSATION: For 2026-2027 academic year, the range is $6,058 - $7,636. Pay rate subject to change based on the 2027-2029 teacher contract. Candidates will be placed on the pay scale based on experience and qualifications. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: MN Coaching license or Bachelor''s Degree in sports/fitness related field OR proven knowledge and experience necessary to coach the activity; completion of six quarter college credits (or equivalent), or 60 clock hours of instruction in first aid and the care and prevention of athletic injuries; and completion of a coaching methods or theory course. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experience leading a program startup, athletic program consolidation/merger, or multi-site organization. Experience building unified booster clubs, community outreach campaigns, or district-wide youth feeder systems. Proven track record of managing multi-facility schedules and complex transportation/logistical frameworks. Minimum of 3?5 years of varsity head coaching or high-level coordinator experience at the high school or collegiate level preferred. COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS Change Management & Organizational Agility: Proven capability to lead large groups through organizational transition, build consensus among diverse stakeholders, and resolve interpersonal or cultural friction constructively. Multi-Site Operational Management: Exceptional organizational ability to manage complex schedules, logistics, transport protocols, and facility rotations across separate physical campuses. Diplomatic & Inclusive Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills capable of inspiring student-athletes, reassuring hesitant community members, and presenting a unified brand to local media. Relational Leadership: High emotional intelligence (EQ) with a demonstrated track record of earning trust quickly, managing delicate community dynamics, and treating all athletes fairly regardless of origin . POSITION SUMMARY: The Head Football Coach serves as the foundational leader for the unified St. Cloud Crush football program, representing both St. Cloud Tech and St. Cloud Apollo High Schools. Beyond core athletic coaching duties, this inaugural position requires a vision-driven leader equipped to unite two distinct school communities, establish a cohesive team culture, and manage complex dual-campus logistics. The Head Coach is responsible for building a competitive, inclusive, and character-focused program while navigating the strategic, operational, and cultural aspects of merging two proud high school football traditions into one unified vision. DUTIES & ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Program Integration & Culture Building Establish Unified Identity: Design and execute a comprehensive plan to merge athletes, traditions, and legacies from both Tech and Apollo into a single, cohesive "St. Cloud Crush" team culture grounded in shared values, mutual respect, and high standards. Proactive Team Bonding: Develop intentional team-building initiatives, leadership councils, and year-round activities that foster trust among student-athletes across both campuses. Equity & Representation: Ensure equitable access, representation, and support for student-athletes from both high schools in all program aspects, including playing time evaluation, leadership roles, media coverage, and academic monitoring. Dual-Campus Logistics & Operations Cross-Campus Facility & Transportation Coordination: Collaborate with Tech and Apollo Activity Directors to design and manage daily practice schedules, facility usage (stadiums, practice fields, weight rooms), and shuttle/busing logistics between Tech and Apollo. Equipment & Asset Consolidation: Oversee the inventory, rebranding, ordering, and distribution of equipment, uniforms, and gear across both campuses, ensuring efficient resource management and brand consistency. Multi-Site Offseason & Summer Programming: Plan, organize, and execute unified summer camps, weight room conditioning, and passing leagues that accommodate multi-campus schedules and facility availability. Community, Family & Booster Relations Dual-Community Diplomacy: Serve as the primary ambassador for St. Cloud Crush football, actively engaging with parents, alumni, student bodies, and community members from both Apollo and Tech to build trust, excitement, and broad-based support. Booster Club Consolidation: Guide and support the merger of two existing booster organizations into a unified St. Cloud Crush Football Booster Club, establishing transparent governance, joint fundraising goals, and equitable budget allocation. Youth & Middle School Alignment: Partner with local youth football associations and feeder middle schools to align playbook concepts, coaching philosophies, and player development pathways across the district. Conducts parents, coaches, and participants pre-season meeting. Promotes the activity within the school through recruiting students that are not in another activity or program, and promotes the activity outside the school through news media, youth programs, and other appropriate venues. Responsible for the quality, effectiveness and validity of any oral or written release to local media. Responsible for maintaining a positive relationship and good public relations with news media, booster club, parents, officials, volunteers and fans. Presents information to news media concerning schedules, tournaments and results in a timely fashion. Presents as a positive role model for participants in the school community and the community at large. Staffing & Program Governance Coaching Staff Assembly: In cooperation with the Activities Director, build and direct a unified, high-performing coaching staff drawn from both existing school programs and external talent, defining clear roles, expectations, and mentorship protocols. Establishes the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by staff. Arranging for conferences, clinics and staff meetings to ensure staff training and awareness of overall program. Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation, and at season''s end, analyzes staff effectiveness and evaluates assistants. Maintains discipline, responds to concerns or complaints, and works to support effective teaming cooperation among coaching staff. Dual-Principal & AD Reporting: Maintain clear, proactive communication with the Athletic Directors and Principals of both Tech and Apollo regarding student-athlete academic progress, behavioral expectations, and other important program updates. Directing Student Athletes Teaches and models respect for team members, coaches, opponents, officials and fans. Supports both individual participant development and team development, assisting all team members in reaching goals. Communicates training rules, eligibility requirements, team expectations, and other regulations of the sport to each student who is considered a participant. Monitors student-participants grades and conduct as related to team participation and eligibility. Provides supervision, assistance and guidance for each participant at all practices and team functions. Initiates and supervises programs and procedures to address sports injuries and medical emergencies. Directs student managers, assistants and statisticians. Determines discipline when necessary with attention to due process, contacting parents when a student is disciplined, dropped from the program or becomes ineligible. Assists participants in their college or advanced educational selection. Assist Activities Director with Administrative Functions Knows and implements all District and School Athletic Policies and procedures for the entire sports program. Knows, interprets and consistently implements system, state and MSHSL regulations. Understands and follows District procedures for reviewing and responding to complaints or concerns related to the sports program. Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sports events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times, coordinating as necessary with maintenance and other school employees. Provides documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parent consent and eligibility. Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites. Attends public/staff/departmental meetings related to the sports program. Advises the Activity Director and recommends policy, method or procedural changes for program. Assist with Budget, Equipment and Maintenance Participates in the budgeting function with the Activities Director by establishing requirements for the next season, recommending equipment guidelines as to type, style, color or technical specifications, and operating within budget appropriations. Arranges for issuing and collecting equipment, submits annual equipment inventory, and is accountable for all equipment. Monitors facilities and coaches'' offices. Monitors and supervises participants in authorized areas of buildings at appropriate times. Examines work area before and after practices, checking on general cleanliness of the facility. Secures all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving building if custodians are not on duty. Instills in each participant a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use. PHYSICAL FACTORS: Frequent: walking, standing, bending, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.) All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District. St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at St. Cloud School District 742 Title IX Information. For inquiries, please contact jobs@isd742.org St. Cloud Area School District 742 uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online