HEAD WOMEN’S FLAG FOOTBALL COACH

About the Role

Launch and lead the Women's Flag Football program in a manner consistent with the mission and values of Edgewood University and Edgewood University Athletics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive launch plan that establishes the program's identity, culture, operating standards, competitive goals, and path toward sustainable success.
• Build a team culture centered on accountability, respect, teamwork, communication, inclusion, and competitive excellence.
• Plan, organize, and conduct productive practice sessions, team meetings, conditioning sessions, and competitions.
• Teach the technical, tactical, physical, and mental aspects of flag football, including offensive and defensive concepts, position-specific skills, safe technique, and situational decision-making.
• Support the academic, personal, leadership, and career development of each student-athlete.
• Model and foster appropriate sportsmanship, competitiveness, humility, integrity, and professionalism.
• Work collaboratively with Athletic Training, Athletic Performance, Academic Success, Division of Student Development, and other campus partners to support student-athlete well-being and success.
• Establish annual launch and competitive benchmarks, evaluate program progress, and adjust strategies as the sport and collegiate landscape evolve.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive recruiting strategy to identify, attract, and enroll academically and athletically qualified student-athletes for the inaugural roster and future classes.
• Build relationships with prospective student-athletes, families, high school and club coaches, state associations, and other recruiting influencers within the expanding girls' flag football ecosystem, including NFL FLAG and multi-sport pathways.
• Partner closely with the Admissions Office throughout the recruiting process.
• Utilize departmental recruiting software, CRM systems, video evaluation, and appropriate communication tools to manage recruiting activity.
• Build and maintain a competitive roster consistent with departmental expectations, program needs, and institutional enrollment goals, with an anticipated roster range of approximately 18 to 25 student-athletes.
• Recruit and retain student-athletes who contribute positively to the program, department, and University community.
• Foster retention through an exceptional student-athlete experience.
• Manage the program operating budget, booster budget, and related financial activity in accordance with departmental and institutional policies.
• Develop a competitive spring schedule that meets current NCAA sport sponsorship and minimum contest requirements, and coordinate team travel, facilities, game-day operations, officials, and sport-specific field setup.
• Coordinate the purchasing, inventory, maintenance, and replacement of uniforms, footballs, flag belts, mouthguards, field markers, and other program equipment.
• Supervise assistant coaches, graduate assistants, student managers, student assistants, and other team personnel, as applicable, and complete required administrative responsibilities accurately and on time.
• Assist with fundraising, grant opportunities, alumni engagement, and program support initiatives in collaboration with Athletics and Advancement.
• Maintain a current working knowledge of NCAA Division III, Emerging Sports for Women, applicable conference or league, and institutional rules and regulations.
• Ensure the Women's Flag Football program operates in full compliance with all applicable rules, policies, procedures, playing rules, and sport sponsorship requirements.
• Ensure student-athletes complete required eligibility certification processes and maintain accurate compliance, roster, sport sponsorship, and competition records.
• Educate assistant coaches, student-athletes, boosters, alumni, and parents or guardians regarding applicable NCAA, conference or league, and institutional expectations.
• Promote a culture of integrity and accountability within the program.
• Develop relationships with high school associations, youth and club organizations, USA Football, RCX Sports Foundation, NFL FLAG, local professional football partners, and other organizations that benefit the program and University.
• Create clinics, camps, showcases, and other engagement opportunities that expand access to the sport and strengthen the program's recruiting pipeline and community visibility.
• Facilitate meaningful campus engagement and complete at least one team community service project each year, in addition to participating in at least one Athletics Department service project.
• Build the program's base of supporters and develop alumni engagement traditions as the program grows.
• Represent the University and Athletics Department at departmental, institutional, recruiting, partner, alumni, and community events.
• Attend Athletics Department staff meetings, team and individual meetings, and other institutional meetings as appropriate.
• Participate in University-wide committees, task forces, and special projects as assigned.
• Support Athletics Department events, including the annual golf outing, Hall of Fame, Athletics Awards Ceremony, and other departmental initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Leadership Expectations

The Head Women's Flag Football Coach is expected to:

• Model the mission and values of Edgewood University Athletics.
• Serve as an entrepreneurial program builder who can translate a vision into clear priorities, systems, and measurable progress.
• Create an inclusive environment where student-athletes can thrive academically, athletically, and personally.
• Collaborate positively with colleagues across the department and campus.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, accountability, adaptability, and effective communication.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and shared departmental success while prioritizing meaningful relationships, team-oriented experiences, and personal growth for student-athletes.

Qualifications

Necessary Education or Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Coaching and/or recruiting experience at the collegiate, high school, club, or elite youth level, with demonstrated knowledge of flag football or football rules, strategies, skill development, and safe coaching practices.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and retain successful student-athletes and to organize and lead a new initiative, program, or team.
• Demonstrated commitment to NCAA Division III philosophy and holistic student-athlete development.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master's degree preferred.
• Head coaching, coordinator, or comparable program leadership experience preferred.
• Experience coaching women's or girls' flag football and/or launching or significantly growing a team, program, or sport offering preferred.
• Collegiate coaching and recruiting experience preferred.
• Established flag football recruiting relationships and relevant coaching certification through USA Football or a comparable organization preferred.
• Experience using recruiting software, CRM systems, and video analysis platforms preferred.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, project management, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to build systems and solve problems in a new-program environment.
• Working knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations, or the demonstrated ability to acquire that knowledge quickly.
• Ability to relate effectively to a diverse population of students, colleagues, alumni, families, and community members.
• Understanding of and ability to support the Edgewood University Mission and Values.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet institutional driving requirements.

Specialized Technology Skills:

• Comfortable with Microsoft Office 365 platform.
• Comfortable using recruiting CRM systems, such as Slate or equivalent platforms.
• Comfortable using video analysis and scouting software, such as HUDL or equivalent platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to use social media platforms appropriately and effectively for program communication, recruiting, and promotion.