Head Coach of Women's Flag Football

About the role

The Head Coach is responsible for directing, planning, administering, and evaluating all aspects of the women’s flag football program. The Head Coach must comply with all University, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III rules and policies. The Head Coach must have a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, this position is responsible for furthering the mission of the University, the Department of Athletics, and the women’s flag football program through leadership and education. May be required to travel for extended periods of time for athletic contests and recruiting activities. Flexibility to work nights and weekends as required by the teams' schedules.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for recruitment of qualified student-athletes for the University of Redlands and participation in the women’s flag football program.
• Responsible for hiring, supervising, evaluating, and overseeing the women’s flag football coaching staff, including one (1) part-time assistant coach. Additional assistant coaching staff support is provided by the men’s football coaching staff.
• Responsible for scheduling practice, competitions, scrimmages, and exhibition matches, and coordinating travel for the women’s flag football program.
• Responsible for budget administration and annual fundraising for the women’s flag football program.
• Responsible for ensuring all facets of the women’s flag football program, including staff, student-athletes, and others associated with the program, always maintain compliance with all NCAA, SCIAC conference, and University rules and regulations.
• Teaches physical education activity courses based on assigned load during the academic year.
• Supervises, plans, directs, and assigns work of assigned staff; makes hiring and disciplinary decisions; provides feedback on performance and approves timesheets.
• Performs other related duties and special projects assigned.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is required, and a master’s degree is preferred.
• Candidates must have a clear understanding of the NCAA Division III philosophy and the role of physical education and athletics within a private, liberal arts academic setting.
• A minimum of three (3) years of flag football or football coaching experience is required; preference will be given to candidates with previous head coaching experience and/or collegiate coaching experience.
• The ideal candidate will possess experience working with diverse constituencies, sensitivity to multicultural issues, and the ability to work productively in a collaborative environment to meet deadlines and expectations.
• Must competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.
• A valid California Class C CA driver’s license with a good driving record is required.

Skills

• Communicate effectively and follow instructions, both verbally and in writing.
• Aptitude to learn new and evolving technology and recommend ways to improve position’s efficiency.
• Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to recommend appropriate courses of action within established guidelines.
• Ability to foster strong, positive relationships and align internal and external resources to achieve university objectives.
• Ability to exercise discretion and work with confidentiality.
• Must competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$72,000 - $72,000

Schedule

Standard office setting. Duties performed are primarily in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation or in meetings. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort. Must also work outside during the women’s flag football season.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Working Conditions: Standard office setting.
• Physical Demands: Incumbents regularly sit for long periods; walk short distances regularly; may travel to various locations to attend meetings and conduct work; use hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines; reach with hands and arms; stoop or kneel or crouch to file; climb stairs; speak clearly and distinctly to answer telephones and to provide information; see to read fine print and operate computer; hear and understand voices over telephone and in person; and lift, carry and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds.