Head Flag Football Coach

Albright College; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading college institution is seeking a Head Flag Football Coach to manage its Flag Football Program. Responsibilities include recruitment, on-field coaching, and promoting a diverse atmosphere. Candidates should have at least five years of coaching experience, with a preference for those with head coaching positions previously.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of progressive college coaching experience.
• Head coaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the flag football program with on-field coaching.
• Recruit prospective student-athletes on and off campus.
• Game preparation and strategy.

Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Reading, PA Campus, 1621 N 13th St, Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America Req #1049

Position Summary:

The Head Flag Football Coach is responsible for managing all aspects of the Flag Football Program. This includes the recruitment and retention of academically and athletically qualified student-athletes, and successful preparation, planning, and strategy for the development and sustaining of a highly competitive intercollegiate flag football program. Additionally, the head coach needs to be involved in fund raising, social media and other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Lead the flag football program with on field coaching.

2. Supervise and professionally develop assistant coach.

3. Recruit prospective student athletes on and off campus. Evaluate player talent for recruits.

4. Organize recruiting communications and campus visits.

5. Set up and monitor student athlete academics.

6. Lead retention efforts for flag football players.

7. Game preparation and strategy.

8. Attend all MAC flag football coach meetings.

10. Maintain team social media pages.

11. Promote diverse and inclusive atmosphere within the program.

12. Active involvement in fundraising related to flag football.

13. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Prerequisites:

• COMMUNICATION
• Strong communication skills with a demonstrated ability in leading and mentoring.
• EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
• Minimum of five years of progressive college coaching experience
• Head coaching experience preferred.
• EDUCATION

About Albright College
Founded in 1856, Albright College is the oldest institution of higher learning in Berks County and one of the most economically and culturally diverse colleges in the country. Nationally ranked as a top performer for social mobility, Albright is home to about 1,600 residential undergraduate students from across the nation and around the globe, working together to cultivate integrity, curiosity, connection and resilience. Albright students are encouraged to cross or combine majors to create individualized academic programs, without taking longer to graduate. The college’s flexible curriculum, close faculty mentorship and numerous experiential learning options are all designed to help students exceed their own expectations .

About Reading, Pa.

Ranked a “Best Place to Live” and “Best Place to Retire” byU.S. News & World Report, Reading is a medium-sized city in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Albright College’s 118 acre campus is located in the city’s historic northeast College Heights neighborhood. Catch a concert in Reading’s 9,000 seat Santander Arena or get up close and personal in the historical Santander Performing Arts Center (built in the 1870s — only 20 years after Albright was born!) Start a new art project with materials like hot glass, paint, wood and more at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts , enjoy seasonal festivals or take a walk through West Reading’s artisan shops, restaurants and boutiques. See Pennsylvania’s spectacular autumn display from the top of Reading’s Pagoda , a kayak on Blue Marsh Lake , or from a scenic steam train ride . Or leave civilization behind with more than 125 miles of certified biking and hiking trails . The city of Reading is also home to the Philadelphia Flyer’s ECHL ice hockey team and the Philadelphia Phillies’ AA baseball team.

• Reading, PA Campus, 1621 N 13th St, Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America