Head Flag Football Coach

About the role

The Head Flag Football Coach is responsible for providing leadership, organization, and supervision for all aspects of the Meredith College flag football program. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining a competitive NCAA Division III program while demonstrating a strong commitment to the NCAA Division III philosophy and the holistic development of student-athletes. The Head Coach oversees coaching and player development, recruiting and retention, program administration, staff supervision, compliance, student-athlete support, fundraising, and engagement with the College and broader community.

Responsibilities

• Coaching & Player Development: Plan, implement, and oversee all training sessions, competitive strategies, and player development initiatives. Evaluate and develop individual and team performance to achieve competitive success within the conference and at the regional and NCAA levels. Develop a positive team culture that emphasizes academic success, personal growth, well-being, sportsmanship, and competitive excellence.
• Recruiting & Roster Development: Meet recruitment and retention goals established by the College. Identify and recruit student-athletes who meet Meredith College academic and athletic standards. Maintain an active and organized recruiting pipeline. Develop and maintain relationships with high school and club coaches. Work collaboratively with Admissions and other College offices throughout the recruitment and enrollment process. Provide recruitment and retention reports to the Athletic Director.
• Program Administration: Oversee all aspects of program operations, including scheduling, team travel, equipment procurement, and facility coordination. Manage the flag football program budget responsibly and efficiently. Develop and maintain a competitive schedule that prepares the team to compete successfully within the conference and in postseason play. Supervise assistant coaches and volunteers, providing appropriate direction, oversight, and evaluation. Provide annual assistant coaching staff evaluation reports to the Athletic Director. Maintain program records and complete required administrative responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Compliance & Professional Expectations: Maintain knowledge of and comply with NCAA Division III, conference, and Meredith College rules, policies, and procedures. Complete all required NCAA, institutional, departmental, and compliance documentation. Work collaboratively with the Athletics Compliance Officer to ensure the program and its student-athletes comply with all applicable rules and regulations. Demonstrate a commitment to the NCAA Division III philosophy and the educational mission of Meredith College. Participate actively in Athletics Department meetings, initiatives, events, and other departmental responsibilities as assigned.
• Student-Athlete Support & Retention: Monitor student-athlete academic progress and support retention and graduation success. Collaborate with academic support staff, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, and administrators to support the personal welfare and development of each