Head Coach Women's Flag Football (Part-Time)
Lackawanna College · Scranton, PA · 3 wk ago
On-siteEducationPart-time
Essential Functions, Primary Responsibilities, and Objectives
- Plan and lead structured practices, conditioning sessions, film review, and game preparation.
- Provide technical instruction in offensive, defensive, and special teams concepts specific to women's flag football.
- Teach position-specific skills, game strategy, situational awareness, and leadership development.
- Promote sportsmanship, team culture, professionalism, wellness, and academic commitment.
- Create and implement a year-round recruiting strategy to build and maintain a competitive roster.
- Identify prospective student-athletes who demonstrate strong academic standing, character, and athletic ability.
- Develop relationships with high school coaches, club programs, flag football organizations, and families.
- Collaborate with College Advancement to ensure all fundraising activities comply with institutional procedures.
- Engage alumni, community members, donors, and supporters to promote program growth and sustainability.
- Represent the College and Athletics Department with professionalism at competitions, recruiting functions, and community events.
- Build positive relationships with local schools, youth organizations, and flag football associations.
- Support departmental engagement initiatives that enhance the student-athlete experience and community presence.
Key Competencies
- Demonstrated success in coaching, player development, and recruiting.
- Strong knowledge of flag football rules, strategies, and player development.
- Working knowledge of NCAA Division II compliance and eligibility requirements.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Ability to mentor and support a diverse student-athlete population.
- CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days).
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Experience with program budgeting and fundraising preferred.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Minimum of two to three years of coaching experience in flag football, football, or a related sport, preferably at the collegiate or high school level.
- Demonstrated success in recruiting and retaining student-athletes.
- Experience with program administration, fundraising, and community engagement preferred.
- Playing experience in flag football or football is beneficial.
Additional Functions
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
Applications will only be accepted via online method by clicking the link below. Deadline for applications, July 17, 2026. No phone calls, please.
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