Head Coach Womens Flag Football

Manhattanville University; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Manhattanville University seeks a Head Coach for Women's Flag Football to build and lead the program in its early years. This part-time role entails coaching, recruitment, practice planning, and scheduling, under guidance of the Associate Vice President of Athletics & Recreation.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and collegiate coaching or playing experience, CPR/AED certification, and a strong commitment to academic progress of student-athletes.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Experience in collegiate recruiting and coaching.
• CPR/AED certification and valid driver’s license are preferred.
• Knowledge of NCAA Division III policies and the Skyline Conference.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the women's flag football program.
• Coaching during practices and games and developing players.
• Recruitment of student athletes and coordination of travel and scheduling.
• Manage fundraising, budget, and academic monitoring for players.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, Skyline Conference, and university policies.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Flexible schedule

Recruiting

Team leadership

Travel for competitions

Coaching techniques

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Head Coach Women's Flag Football Manhattanville University

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

Required Skills/Abilities

• Performs other additional duties as assigned
• 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-related physical 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