Head Coach – Women’s Flag Football

Tusculum University; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tusculum University seeks a Head Coach for Women’s Flag Football for the inaugural Spring 2028 season. The role directs all facets of the program, including training, recruitment, and public relations, while ensuring student-athlete academic progress and program compliance.

The ideal candidate has coaching or playing experience, budget management skills, and fundraising ability. Responsibilities include budget preparation, scheduling, and travel coordination, with a focus on attracting qualified

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Experience in coaching and/or playing, with ability to manage a budget and fundraise.
• Ability to recruit and attract quality student-athletes in a small college setting.

Responsibilities

• Direct all facets of the women’s flag football program.
• Plan and implement training, conditioning, and coaching.
• Recruit, promote, and manage public relations; ensure academic progress.
• Oversee budget, administration, scheduling, and travel.

Skills

Coaching experience

Recruiting

Budgeting

Fundraising

NCAA compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Tusculum University is currently hiring for the position of Head Coach – Women’s Flag Football for the inaugural Spring 2028 flag football season. Tusculum is a proud member of NCAA Division II and the South Atlantic Conference, with 24 varsity programs overall and 12 women’s sport offerings.

As Head Flag Football Coach, you will direct all facets of the program through planning and implementing all training and conditioning of student-athletes, coaching and instruction, recruiting, promotions and public relations, assuring academic progress, budget preparation, administration and management, and scheduling.

The Head Coach demonstrates extensive knowledge of sport-specific fundamentals, techniques, and strategies, and possesses knowledge of NCAA compliance rules. The incumbent must have the ability to identify, recruit, and retain competitive student-athletes and cultivate positive relationships with athletes, alumni, parents, and donors. The position frequently requires prolonged periods of moving around campus facilities and frequently requires after-hours work and travel.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree required; Mather’s degree preferred. The ideal candidate will have coaching and /or playing experience, ability to manage a budget, fundraising experience, and the ability to attract quality student-athletes in a small college environment.

MISSION STATEMENT:

Building on a rich Presbyterian heritage and a pioneering spirit, Tusculum University provides an active and experiential education within a caring Christian environment to inspire civic engagement, to enrich personal lives, and to prepare career-ready professionals.

Tusculum University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. In addition, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Tusculum participates in E-Verify and observes the guidelines as a Tennessee Drug Free Workplace. Applicants will be required to submit to and complete (1) substance abuse testing at a laboratory chosen by Tusculum University and (2) an employment background check, which includes a criminal background check, employment verification, license verification (if applicable), and credit history (if applicable). If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States.