Head Coach - Boys Hockey

CENTENNIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is the connecting hub for the communities of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington and Lino Lakes, located 20 minutes north of Minneapolis and St. Paul. With 9 exceptional schools serving 6,400 students, Centennial offers a track record of academic success combined with a consistent district-wide drive for improvement. Annually, the district's high school graduation rate of 94.7% is at the top of Minnesota's rankings. 

Centennial's schools are safe and filled with respectful students who are a wonderful reflection of and contributors to the community. The district's vibrant learning environments and personalized, team approach supports the strengths and addresses the challenges of each individual student. The curriculum throughout K-12 is focused on the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the 21st century. Importantly, Centennial is distinguished by its use of data to drive achievement, its innovative use of technology, and its exceptional faculty, with 78% of them holding a master's degree. 

A transparent and good steward of public resources, Centennial is guided by a strategic plan developed in collaboration with staff, parents and community members. As a district that encourages, listens and responds, Centennial is the pride of our five communities with 86% of resident students choosing Centennial, nearly 90% of parents rating teachers as "excellent", and 91% saying students are well prepared for college.
 

Duties:
Oversee all aspects of the Centennial High School Boys' Hockey program including but not limited to setting up practices, scrimmages, games, and schedules for the program; supervision of athletes at practices and games; care and maintenance of program equipment; arranging team transportation; willingness to work in collaboration with the Centennial Youth Hockey Association and the Centennial Boys Hockey Booster Club, and schedule regular meetings with other coaches in the program to evaluate goals of the overall program.  Must be able to adjust work schedule for practices and games. 

Preferences:
A BA/BS Degree and MN Teacher License with coaching certificate highly preferred. 

Qualifications:
A strong and effective leader with an extensive background in youth, high school, juniors, and/or collegiate hockey as a player and coach is required. Displayed strong work ethic and dedication to furthering the benefits of participation in co-curricular activities. Leadership skills including, but not limited to program organization, player and team development, student-athlete motivation, and conflict resolution. Ability to work collaboratively with student athletes, parents/guardians, staff, and community to create and sustain a well-respected and competitively balanced program within the conference, section and state.

Application Procedure:
Click on "Apply" at the upper right of our website at www.isd12.org and complete an application. Applications will be reviewed as received and qualified candidates will be interviewed until the position is filled.

Should you have any questions, please contact Matt St. Martin, Director of Athletics and Activities, 763-792-5017.

Centennial School District ISD12 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.