Contact: aviker1@isd77.org
Location: Mankato, MN, MN 56001
Program Level: High School
Commitment: Part Time
Posting Date: 09/30/2025
Positions are available for Mankato West/Dakota Meadows Boys Swim/Dive Program beginning November 2025. This positions are for approximately 2 hours per day/5 days per week (after school).
Summary of Duties:
* Prepare successful practice and performance plans while encouraging student participation, establishing team rapport, and motivating participants to achieve maximum potential.
* Be an example of sportsmanship
* Maintain equipment and inventory of all equipment, including uniforms.
* Supervise all areas of participation, including but not limited to: gyms, fields, locker rooms, buses, pools, etc.
* Work collaboratively with other coaching staff, Activities Director, families, and community resources.
* Maintains compliance with all rules and regulations of the MSHSL.
Preferred Qualities:
Previous participation and/or coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level.
Qualifications Required:
Must meet MSHSL and Board guidelines
Rate of Pay:
$2,160 to $4,725 depending on level, activity, and experience.
Application Deadline:
November 15, 2025, or until filled.
Other Information:
The Mankato West boys aquatics program seeks a diving coach for the 2025-2026 season (11/24/2025 – 2/28/2026, ending at the Class A State Championship).
The Scarlets coaching staff is looking for a coach to accommodate a diving program for the team, hosted at the Dakota Meadows Middle School (North Mankato) pool. An ideal candidate has multiple years experience diving (and/or coaching competitive diving) and employs methods that are effective, safe, time efficient, and supportive of the athletes’ personal growth as competitors and individuals.
Our team practice & competition schedule is Monday-Saturday (with meet days primarily on Thursdays & Saturday; and some Tuesdays). Practices are non-meet days & should remain consistent, with a goal of 3-5 sessions a week; attendance at practices and meets is expected. The diving coach is otherwise invited (but not required) to participate closely in the management and development of the entire team.
Candidates should complete the online application found at http://www.isd77.org. Please upload a resume to your online application. Interested candidates should reach out to head coach Andy Viker by way of email: aviker1@isd77.org with questions.
These positions will be filled on the basis of experience, competency, and qualifications of the applicant and the needs of the District. District 77 complies with state and federal fair employment regulations.
For more information, contact Eric Dahlman, West Activities Director at 507-207-3921.
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