Minimum Qualifications: Completion of 6-quarter credits or equivalent, or 60 hours of instruction in first aid and the care and prevention of athletic injuries, and completion of coaching methods or theory course. Knowledge and experience necessary to coach the sport.

Desirable Qualifications:  Willingness to devote time to developing the program, dependability and responsibility; able to travel with the team.

FOR HEAD SPORT COACHES ONLY: If you do not currently meet the State Statute Requirement (SSR) to be a head coach in Minnesota, you will be directed to the Minnesota Coaches Education Program tab on the Coaches Clipboard page. This is a 6-hour in person course and includes additional online modules that must be completed per the state law. 

All Coaches, Head or Assistant must complete the Continuing Education Requirements (CER) page where you will have access to the required training. Sport Coaches must complete Chapters 1-4. Fine Arts Coaches/Directors must complete Chapters 1-3 Chapter 1 – High Five to Effective Coaching Chapter 2 – Concussion Management Chapter 3 – Emergency Response Planning Chapter 4 – Bylaw Review for sport coaches only

Stipend Amount $4523.00

Duluth Public Schools - Independent School District 709 is a regular school district located in St. Louis County with 22 schools, 583 teachers and 7,712 students. Total Revenue is $166,429,000 and is trending up. Duluth Public Schools - Independent School District 709 spends $15,832 per student per year on instruction.