Position Type:
Community Education/Mountain Bike Team
Date Posted:
3/26/2026
Location:
Minnetonka Community Education Center (MCEC)
Date Available:
September 2026
Primary Objective of Position:
To provide leadership and coaching services to Tonka Mountain Bike Club members in a Middle & High School intramural program. Ensure a safe and successful experience for all athletes during practices.
Assignment:
Club season: September 1 - October 31: two practices per week on Tuesday and Saturday (tentatively)
Wages:
Stipend
Not medical or dental benefit eligible.
Job Responsibilities:
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Lead Club rides in accordance with program goals.
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Help all athletes to develop to their full potential.
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Implement program goals and guidelines; enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establish and manage activity penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
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Enforce all rules of the Minnesota Cycling Association and Minnetonka Public School Policies as they pertain to the respective sport.
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Promote respect for trails, other riders, parents, athletes, fellow coaches, and administrators.
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Communicate schedule dates, times, and any changes to Club members.
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Communicate regularly with Recreation Program Manager.
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Work with Recreation Program Manager to promote and organize the Club.
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Plan, coordinate, and supervise the Club during events.
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Coordinate practice schedules with the Recreation Manager and volunteer Ride Leads.
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Assist the Recreation Program Manager in maintaining complete and accurate records as required (i.e. student health forms, parental consents, attendance forms, insurance records, activity/athletic code forms, etc.).
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Report major injuries immediately to the Recreation Program Manager.
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Maintain a high level of responsibility, confidentiality and professionalism.
Job Qualifications:
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Knowledge and experience in mountain biking.
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Evidence of successful coaching experience, ability to teach fundamental skills.
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Knowledge of State, League, and Minnetonka Public School Board Policies regarding student conduct and appropriate disciplinary action.
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Understanding of, and agreement with the Minnetonka Public School District's Student Activity and Athletic Code and the Coach Handbook.
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Positive, enthusiastic, respectful attitude.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, parents, community members and students.
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Ability to work in a collaborative coaching atmosphere and accept work direction.
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Strong work ethic and dedication to further the benefits of student participation in co-curricular activities.
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Commitment to program's high standards.
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Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
