Head Coach, Women’s Flag Football

Roosevelt University; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Roosevelt University in Chicago is seeking the inaugural head coach for women’s flag football, guiding program development for a Fall 2027 start. Responsibilities include student-athlete recruitment, equipment procurement, scheduling, and collaboration with athletic leadership on facilities and program needs.

This is a full-time, on-site exempt role reporting to the Vice President of Athletics and Student Success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 1–3 years coaching or related experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to recruit and manage student-athletes and staff.
• Commitment to Roosevelt’s values and student success.

Responsabilités

• Plan and provide elite instruction and assessment at practices and competitions.
• Maintain budget and manage equipment procurement.
• Schedule travel and competitions; oversee recruiting.
• Engage with student‑athletes to support academic success and graduation.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA and GLIAC rules and Roosevelt policies.

Connaissances

Bachelor's Degree

Excellent organizational skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office Suite

Formation

Bachelor's Degree

Outils

Word

Excel

Outlook

Description du poste

Roosevelt Athletics is adding women’s flag football as a varsity program, with its first season of competition during the 2027-28 academic year. The inaugural head coach will be charged with all aspects of developing the program for a fall 2027 start, including student‑athlete recruitment, equipment procurement and scheduling, while collaborating with athletic department leadership on facility and other programmatic needs. All actions will be in alignment with all institutional, NCAA and Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLAIC) rules and regulations.

Once operationalized, responsibilities for this position will include, but not limited to, planning and providing elite instruction and assessment at team practices and competitions, budget maintenance, equipment procurement, scheduling and travel, recruiting of prospective students, assistant coaching staff management and engaging with student‑athletes to aid in their academic success, retention and eventual graduation from the University.

This is a full‑time, on‑site, exempt position that reports to the Vice President of Athletics and Student Success and is located on the Chicago campus. Roosevelt University offers many great benefits. Please review our benefits in further detail by clicking this link: https://rooseveltu.touchpointsonline.com/

The salary range for this position is $50,000-$55,000.

Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at 312-281-3245 or [e-mail]. Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email [e-mail].

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-3 years of experience as a coach, participant or related role
• Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining good working relationships
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to service excellence by embodying Roosevelt’s core values, mission, and vision in every aspect of the role working with students, faculty, staff, and visitors
• A positive and professional demeanor is a must
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Years of Experience Required

Years of Experience Required 1-3

Required Education

Required Education Bachelor's Degree

Certification/Licensure Required

Minimum Qualifications

Please see Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required section.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior head coaching experience
• Recruiting experience at the college level
• Prior coaching experience at the NCAA Division II or Division I level

Equipment Operated

Basic office equipment (desktop computer, copier/ multi-function device, fax and telephone).

Working Conditions

The Head Coach will work in multiple environments, including areas for team practice, competition and recruiting, in addition to an office setting. The Head Coach’s schedule will include nights and weekends and travel with team for competitions, as well as for prospective student recruitment and other duties as assigned.

Student‑Athlete Engagement and Academic Success

Oversee the academic progress of student‑athletes within the program. Assist students with issues that can be barriers to retention and eventual graduation. Develop programming that builds character in areas outside of the athletic arena to provide a well‑rounded college experience.

Percentage Of Time

30

Competition and Practice Management

Develop and manage calendar of competitions and training sessions to maximize potential for competitive success. Organize individual plans for each training/practice session and assess outcomes, communicating regularly with student‑athletes, placing the individuals and the team in the best possible position for success. Lead team during competitions.

Percentage Of Time

25

Student‑Athlete Recruitment

Build relationships with local, regional and national high school coaches to help in identifying prospective student‑athletes. Travel to evaluate in-person prospective student‑athletes at various events. Facilitate campus visits for prospective students and develop on‑going dialogue that leads to their eventual enrollment.

Percentage Of Time

25

Program Management

Develop the annual operating budget for the program. Manage the operating budget over the course of the year following all institutional guides for purchasing and reimbursement. Create annual competition schedule. Organize all team travel to off‑campus competitions. Order, inventory and distribute necessary equipment and uniforms for team training sessions and competitions. Ensure program is compliant with national athletic association and athletic conference policy guidelines.

Percentage Of Time

20

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have an earned Bachelor's degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have 1-3 years of experience as a coach, participant or related role?
  • Yes
  • No
• Yes
• No
• Will you now or at any point in the future require employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B) to legally work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• This is a on site position. Do you have the ability to be in person?
  • Yes
  • No