Head Coach Women’s Flag Football

Manhattanville University; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Manhattanville University in Purchase, NY is seeking a part-time Head Coach for Women’s Flag Football to lead program development, recruiting twenty-one student-athletes, and on-field coaching and scheduling. The role requires strong communication, NCAA knowledge, and the ability to manage practices, budgeting, and fundraising while ensuring student-athlete academic progress.

This position reports to the Associate VP of Athletics and Recreation and offers a 29-hour week with a $15k-$20k

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for eligibility and NCAA compliance understanding.
• Experience in collegiate coaching or playing at the intercollegiate level preferred.
• CPR/AED certification and a valid driver’s license are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and implement all aspects of recruiting for the program.
• Plan practices, schedule games, and manage team wellness and conditioning.
• Ensure NCAA and conference compliance and monitor academic progress.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Flexible schedule

Travel for comps/recruiting

Coaching knowledge

Independent & team work

Effective student-athlete comms

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Title:Head Women’s Flag Football Coach

Department: Athletics

Reports to: Associate Vice President for Athletics & Recreation

Effective Date: 8/15/26

# of Direct Reports: 0 # of People Supported: 2

Job Description:

The part-time position is responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of the Women’s Flag Football program including, but not limited to: coaching, recruiting, practice planning and preparation, competition scheduling, fundraising, budgetary management, strength and conditioning, academic monitoring, and other duties as assigned. The Women’s Flag Football Head Coach in Year 1 will be primarily responsible for the building of the program in all facets including the recruitment of twenty-one student athletes while paving the way for a successful path for success.In addition to all the requirements detailed in the essential duties and responsibilities section, is recognized as pivotal to, and responsible for, the record of the program as it relates to competitive scheduling, University/community relations and the enhancement and academic achievement of the student-athletes. The position reports to the Associate Vice President of Athletics & Recreation.

Supervisory/Duties Responsibilities:

Recruiting

• Oversee and implement all aspects of the recruiting process
• Identify and evaluate prospective student athletes
• Engage in communication with the prospects, parents, coaches, and other advisors through extensive travel, written and verbal correspondence
• Attract potential student-athletes to Manhattanville University
• Communicate with Compliance Officer to ensure that all NCAA policies are followed

Coaching

• Identifying the roster makeup
• Oversee and direct all aspects of coaching during practice and games
• Enhance the development of the student-athletes flag football skills through team practice and individual instruction
• Ensure that proper safety procedures are followed by all student-athletes
• Work with athletics trainers and physicians to implement team wellness and conditioning programs
• Understand current and changing NCAA, Skyline Conference, and Manhattanville Compliance Policy and Procedures as they relate to the flag football program
• Maintain consistent communication with Manhattanville’s compliance staff and athletic administrators
• Fully comply with the rules, regulations, and policies of the NCAA, of the Skyline Conference, and of the University and its Athletic Department and take every reasonable precaution to ensure that all members of the flag football coaching staff comply fully with such rules, regulations, and policies
• Monitor academic progress of student athletes
• Coordinate the program's fundraising activities
• Responsible for the scheduling of all contests
• Performs other additional duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Travel required for competitions and recruiting
• Perform flag football-relatedphysical tasks
• Knowledge of effective coaching techniques and best practices
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with school administrators, parents, students, and alumni
• Ability to lead and work independently as well as within a team environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with student-athletes, coaches, and the University’s administration

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree required

Experience

• Current knowledge of rules and policies of the NCAA Division III
• Intercollegiate coaching and playing experience
• Recruiting at a collegiate level
• CPR/AED Certified
• Valid Driver’s License

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move sport related equipment such as ball carts and cones.
• Ability to physically perform coaching tasks such as demonstrating a drill to players
• Ability to perform field maintenance and setup for practice and games
• Perform game-day supervision duties (as assigned) of other sporting events which could result in lifting items more than 50 pounds

Salary:

This is a part-time salaried role with an annualized range of $15,000.00-20,000.00.

Hours Expectation:

Part-time, 29 hours or less per week

Housing:

Housing is not provided

Benefits:

This position is not eligible for benefits. For more information regarding benefits, please visit our benefits page: Manhattanville Benefits

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of their employment.

Manhattanville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes.