Head Flag Football Coach

Washington Adventist University; Takoma Park (MD); On-site; USD 9,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution seeks a passionate Head Flag Football Coach to lead its women's team. This role involves developing a competitive program, recruiting talented athletes, and fostering a positive environment for student-athletes. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of Flag Football, strong coaching skills, and the ability to manage a budget while ensuring compliance with athletic regulations. Join a dedicated team that values excellence and moral leadership, and make a lasting impact on the lives of student-athletes at this vibrant university community.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in coaching and managing a competitive athletic program.
• Strong knowledge of Flag Football and recruiting processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a competitive intercollegiate athletic program.
• Supervise assistant coaches and ensure compliance with athletic regulations.
• Recruit and mentor student-athletes, ensuring their academic progress.

Skills

Coaching

Team Management

Recruiting

Budget Management

Compliance Knowledge

Communication

Knowledge of Flag Football

Education

Coaching Certification

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Title: Head Flag Football Coach

Department: Athletics

Reports To: Athletics’ Director

Organization: NAIA

Salary: $9,000 per season

Seasonal Position: August to May

OVERVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY

Washington Adventist University (WAU) is a Christ-centered institution of higher education that supports a culture of excellence where all feel valued. Nestled in a desirable residential community in Takoma Park, Maryland, WAU offers its faculty and staff an environment where professional expertise is valued, and lasting connections between co-workers are formed as we work together to ensure the success of our students. Regardless of the title, every employee supports WAU’s vision of producing graduates who bring moral leadership and competence to their communities.

SUMMARY

The Athletic Department within Washington Adventist University is hiring an experienced professional for the position of Head Women’s Flag Football Coach. Washington Adventist University seeks to “produce graduates who bring competence and moral leadership to their communities” and is grounded on the six pillars of excellence; quality, people, service, finance, growth and community. The Athletic Department pursues to uphold the vision and values of Washington Adventist University in strong alignment that WAU is the “Gateway to Service.”

The Head Women’s Flag Football Coach collaborates with multi-disciplinary team members that include but are not limited to members from the Athletic Department, Communications Department, Student Life, Financial Aid, Student-Professionals, WAU Administration such as the University President and University Provost, and the NAIA.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires someone who must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Develops a competitive intercollegiate athletic program, consistent with the values and core pillars of WAU;
2. Coaches and supervises Assistant Coaches and support staff;
3. Ensures compliance with rules and regulations of all conference and national athletic affiliations;
4. Responsible for all aspects of program recruiting within Washington Adventist University and NAIA guidelines;
5. Manages the program’s budget within assigned funding levels;
6. Monitors academic progress of team members;
7. In-depth knowledge of Flag Football;
8. Collaborates with the Sports Information Director to ensure profile information on all players is accurate and up-to-date, student-athletes are nominated for applicable awards, schedules are updated and accurate, and post-competition statistical reporting is complete;
9. Communicates regularly with Athletic Training staff to ensure the health and well-being of student-athletes;
10. Arranges travel plans and coordinates scheduling with the Director of Athletics;
11. Ensures student-athletes’ compliance with WAU policies applicable to all students;
12. Mentors and develops a positive and welcoming culture for student-athletes;
13. Completes required NAIA Coaching Course (Champion of Characters);
14. Mandatory presence at the beginning of the year Orientation & Athletics Banquet;
15. Recruit a minimum of 16 players;
16. If there is no season, a portion of the coaching contract will be prorated;
17. Related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or other administrators.

Title VII Exception Notice

Washington Adventist University is a religiously qualified Equal Opportunity Employer under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. As such the University has the legal right to prefer a member of the Seventh-day Adventist ("SDA") Church in its hiring process. If a qualified SDA candidate is not identified, the University will give the opportunity to candidates who must understand and respect the mission, purpose, and identity of Washington Adventist University as a condition of their employment.