Varsity Head Football Coach

Benilde-St. Margaret's School • Full-time • Saint Louis Park, MN - Minnesota, US • 2d ago

Position Summary

Benilde-St. Margaret’s School (BSM) is seeking a transformational leader to serve as Varsity Head Football Coach and architect of the next era of BSM Football. This position is more than a seasonal coaching role- it is an opportunity to build, align, and elevate a comprehensive 6–12 football program rooted in discipline, development, and competitive excellence. The Head Coach will establish a clear program identity, implement modern systems, foster year-round development, and create a culture that reflects BSM’s Catholic, college-preparatory mission.

Core Leadership Expectations

We are seeking a leader who will:

Build a unified 6–12 program structure with clear standards, terminology, and developmental benchmarks.
Establish a disciplined, high-accountability culture centered on leadership, toughness, and character.
Implement cohesive offensive, defensive, and special teams systems with long-term sustainability.
Develop a comprehensive offseason model including strength, skill development, and leadership training.
Recruit, mentor, and evaluate assistant coaches who align with the program vision.
Collaborate with school leadership to position football as a pillar of school pride and community engagement.
Promote multi-sport participation while maintaining competitive standards.
Represent BSM with professionalism within the Metro West Conference and MSHSL.

Essential Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of preseason, in-season, and postseason preparation.
Oversee strength and conditioning alignment in collaboration with Strength & Conditioning Coordinator.
Manage administrative responsibilities including scheduling, rosters, equipment, compliance, and film exchange.
Maintain proactive and professional communication with players, parents, and the Athletics Office.
Ensure full compliance with MSHSL rules and BSM policies.
Foster a positive student-athlete experience while maintaining competitive expectations.

Season & Year-Round Commitment

Season Duration: August through October/November (dependent on advancement).
Year-Round Expectation: Program development, offseason training oversight, leadership engagement, and staff coordination. (Potential Summer Camp Earnings: $5,000–$30,000)

This is a year-round leadership role requiring vision, structure, and sustained engagement.

About BSM Athletics

Benilde-St. Margaret’s serves grades 6–12 and competes in the Metro West Conference. Our athletic department values excellence, integrity, and holistic development. We are committed to building programs that are competitive, principled, and community-driven.

Why Lead at BSM?

Shape the future of a storied program ready for its next chapter.
Partner with committed school leadership invested in athletic growth.
Work within a mission-driven Catholic institution focused on forming the whole person.
Build a culture that balances championship aspirations with character formation.