HEAD BOYS BASKETBALL COACH

HEAD BOYS BASKETBALL COACH

Rocori Public Schools

• Cold Spring, MN Rocori Public Schools
• May 11, 2026

• Position Type:

  Athletics/Activities

• Date Posted:

  5/11/2026

• Location:

  Activities Department

• Date Available:

  07/01/2026

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Closing Date:

05/18/2026 ROCORI Schools has an opening for their Head Boys Basketball Coach position. ROCORI has a strong history in basketball and is ready to support and work with a head coach that demonstrates leadership, commitment, and a vision for success. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have prior basketball coaching experience, preferably at the varsity level, and be able to work well with kids. In addition, please see below for qualifications, etc. Send any questions to ROCORI Activities Director Mitch Dorr at: dorrm@rocori.k12.mn.us

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program. 2. Has previous successful varsity coaching experience in Basketball. 3. The head coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the game of basketball. 4. The head coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.

REPORTS TO

The athletic director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with the high school principals

SUPERVISES

In several instances, the head coach must advise, coordinate and support a staff of high school assistant coaches and middle school coaches in conjunction with the athletic director and respective principal.

JOB GOAL

To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self discipline, self confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.

GENERAL:

1. The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community's image of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerable responsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance is taxing, but must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and good mental health. 2. The position includes other unusual aspect such as extended time, risk injury factor and due process predicaments. 3. It is the express intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance to function. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach shall exercise common sense and good judgment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the ROCORI Schools' Board of Education and is responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of the sports program. 2. Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently and interprets them for staff. 3. Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.

STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES

4. Established the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by staff. Designs conferences, clinics and staff meetings to insure staff awareness of overall program. 5. Trains and informs staff, encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according to local clinic policy. 6. Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation and, at season's end, analyzes staff effectiveness and evaluates all assistants. 7. Maintains discipline, adjusts grievances and works to increase morale and cooperation. 8. Performs such other duties which may be assigned by the athletic director/principal.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

9. Assists the athletic director in scheduling, providing transportation and requirements for tournament and special sport events. 10. Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times. Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees. 11. Provides documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent and eligibility. 12. Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites. 13. Advises the athletic director and recommends policy, method or procedural changes.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

14. Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration in student athletes the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. 15. Gives constant attention to a student athlete's grades and conduct. 16. By his/her presence at all practices games and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance and safeguards for each participant. 17. Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant. 18. Initiates programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies. 19. Directs student managers, assistants and statisticians. 20. Determines discipline, delineates procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary and contracts parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible. 21. Assists athletes in their college or advanced educational selection.

FINANCE AND EQUIPMENT

22. Participates in the budgeting function with the athletic director by establishing requirements for the next season. Recommends equipment guidelines as to type, style, color or technical specifications. Is responsible for operating within budget appropriations. 22. Is accountable for all equipment and collects the cost of any equipment lost or not returned. Arranges for issuing, storing and reconditioning of equipment and submits annual inventory and current records concerning same. 23. Properly marks and identifies all equipment before issuing or storing. 24. Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

31. Organizes parents, coaches, players and guests for preseason meetings. 32. Promotes the sport within the school through recruiting athletes who are not in another sports program and promotes the sport outside the school through news media, little league programs, or in any other feasible manner. 33. Responsible for the quality, effectiveness and validity of any oral or written release to local media. 34. Responsible for maintaining good public relations with news media, booster club, parents, officials, volunteers and fans. 35. Presents information to news media concerning schedules, tournaments and results. Candidates should apply for this job through the ROCORI school district's Applitrack at: https://www.rocori.k12.mn.us/information/employment The salary for this position is $7199. Any questions about the position can contact Mitch Dorr Activites Director at dorrm@rocori.k12.mn.us Email To A Friend Print Version

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Job Id:

6832129347

Job URL:

https://www.applitrack.com/rocori/OnlineApp/JobPostings/view.asp?all=1&AppliTrackJobId=1116&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1

Job State:

MN

Job Lat:

45.457401275634766

Job Lng:

• 94.

42980194091797

Job County:

Stearns County

Job Education:

Bachelor's degree

Job Skills:

Coaching

Job Hash:

4348377679