HEAD WOMEN’S FLAG FOOTBALL COACH

Edgewood University; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewood University in Madison, WI, invites applications for the inaugural Head Women’s Flag Football Coach to launch and lead a new NCAA Division III program. You will build the program’s identity, roster, and culture while planning sustainable success and ensuring academic and athletic excellence.

Responsibilities include recruiting, coaching, budgeting, and external partnerships, with a strong emphasis on inclusivity, integrity, and student‑athlete development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Coaching and recruiting experience at collegiate level.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and retain student-athletes.
• Commitment to NCAA Division III philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Launch and lead the Women’s Flag Football program in alignment with Edgewood University Athletics’ mission.
• Develop a launch plan establishing identity, culture, standards, goals, and path toward sustainable success.
• Build a culture centered on accountability, respect, teamwork, inclusion, and competitive excellence.
• Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions, team meetings, conditioning, and competitions.
• Teach technical, tactical, and mental aspects of flag football and safe coaching practices.
• Support student‑athlete academic, personal, leadership, and career development.

Skills

Coaching leadership

Recruiting

Program development

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Coaching certification

Tools

HUDL

Slate CRM

Job description

Description Of Job

The Head Women’s Flag Football Coach is responsible for launching and leading all aspects of the University’s new NCAA Division III Women’s Flag Football program. Responsibilities include establishing the program’s competitive and cultural foundation; recruiting and retaining qualified student‑athletes; coaching and student‑athlete development; scheduling; budget and equipment management; external partnerships; and compliance with NCAA, applicable conference or league, and institutional policies. As the inaugural head coach, this position will build the program’s identity, roster, operating practices, and long-term strategy while fostering a positive, inclusive, and competitive team culture that emphasizes academic achievement, personal growth, leadership, and competitive excellence.

Athletics plays an important role in the life of the University, including enhancing the learning experience for student‑athletes, creating opportunities to unite the campus community, publicly demonstrating the University’s values and mission, and contributing to the achievement of institutional goals. The position is responsible for short- and long-term program planning that supports the University’s Mission and Vision and strictly adheres to NCAA, applicable conference or league, and institutional rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Launch and lead the Women’s Flag Football program in a manner consistent with the mission and values of Edgewood University and Edgewood University Athletics.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive launch plan that establishes the program’s identity, culture, operating standards, competitive goals, and path toward sustainable success.
• Build a team culture centered on accountability, respect, teamwork, communication, inclusion, and competitive excellence.
• Plan, organize, and conduct productive practice sessions, team meetings, conditioning sessions, and competitions.
• Teach the technical, tactical, physical, and mental aspects of flag football, including offensive and defensive concepts, position‑specific skills, safe technique, and situational decision‑making.
• Support the academic, personal, leadership, and career development of each student‑athlete.
• Model and foster appropriate sportsmanship, competitiveness, humility, integrity, and professionalism.
• Work collaboratively with Athletic Training, Athletic Performance, Academic Success, Division of Student Development, and other campus partners to support student‑athlete well‑being and success.
• Establish annual launch and competitive benchmarks, evaluate program progress, and adjust strategies as the sport and collegiate landscape evolve.

Recruiting and Enrollment Management

• Develop and execute a comprehensive recruiting strategy to identify, attract, and enroll academically and athletically qualified student‑athletes for the inaugural roster and future classes.
• Build relationships with prospective student‑athletes, families, high school and club coaches, state associations, and other recruiting influencers within the expanding girls’ flag football ecosystem, including NFL FLAG and multi‑sport pathways.
• Partner closely with the Admissions Office throughout the recruiting process.
• Utilize departmental recruiting software, CRM systems, video evaluation, and appropriate communication tools to manage recruiting activity.
• Build and maintain a competitive roster consistent with departmental expectations, program needs, and institutional enrollment goals, with an anticipated roster range of approximately 18 to 25 student‑athletes.
• Recruit and retain student‑athletes who contribute positively to the program, department, and University community.
• Foster retention through an exceptional student‑athlete experience.

Program Administration

• Manage the program operating budget, booster budget, and related financial activity in accordance with departmental and institutional policies.
• Develop a competitive spring schedule that meets current NCAA sport sponsorship and minimum contest requirements, and coordinate team travel, facilities, game‑day operations, officials, and sport‑specific field setup.
• Coordinate the purchasing, inventory, maintenance, and replacement of uniforms, footballs, flag belts, mouthguards, field markers, and other program equipment.
• Supervise assistant coaches, graduate assistants, student managers, student assistants, and other team personnel, as applicable, and complete required administrative responsibilities accurately and on time.
• Assist with fundraising, grant opportunities, alumni engagement, and program support initiatives in collaboration with Athletics and Advancement.

Compliance Oversight

• Maintain a current working knowledge of NCAA Division III, Emerging Sports for Women, applicable conference or league, and institutional rules and regulations.
• Ensure the Women’s Flag Football program operates in full compliance with all applicable rules, policies, procedures, playing rules, and sport sponsorship requirements.
• Ensure student‑athletes complete required eligibility certification processes and maintain accurate compliance, roster, sport sponsorship, and competition records.
• Educate assistant coaches, student‑athletes, boosters, alumni, and parents or guardians regarding applicable NCAA, conference or league, and institutional expectations.
• Promote a culture of integrity and accountability within the program.

Community Engagement, Visibility, and External Partnerships

• Develop relationships with high school associations, youth and club organizations, USA Football, RCX Sports Foundation, NFL FLAG, local professional football partners, and other organizations that benefit the program and University.
• Create clinics, camps, showcases, and other engagement opportunities that expand access to the sport and strengthen the program’s recruiting pipeline and community visibility.
• Facilitate meaningful campus engagement and complete at least one team community service project each year, in addition to participating in at least one Athletics Department service project.
• Build the program’s base of supporters and develop alumni engagement traditions as the program grows.
• Represent the University and Athletics Department at departmental, institutional, recruiting, partner, alumni, and community events.

Other Duties

• Attend Athletics Department staff meetings, team and individual meetings, and other institutional meetings as appropriate.
• Participate in University‑wide committees, task forces, and special projects as assigned.
• Support Athletics Department events, including the annual golf outing, Hall of Fame, Athletics Awards Ceremony, and other departmental initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Leadership Expectations

• Model the mission and values of Edgewood University Athletics.
• Serve as an entrepreneurial program builder who can translate a vision into clear priorities, systems, and measurable progress.
• Create an inclusive environment where student‑athletes can thrive academically, athletically, and personally.
• Collaborate positively with colleagues across the department and campus.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, accountability, adaptability, and effective communication.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and shared departmental success while prioritizing meaningful relationships, team‑oriented experiences, and personal growth for student‑athletes.

Job Qualifications

Necessary Education or Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Coaching and/or recruiting experience at the collegiate, high school, club, or elite youth level, with demonstrated knowledge of flag football or football rules, strategies, skill development, and safe coaching practices.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and retain successful student‑athletes and to organize and lead a new initiative, program, or team.
• Demonstrated commitment to NCAA Division III philosophy and holistic student‑athlete development.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Head coaching, coordinator, or comparable program leadership experience preferred.
• Experience coaching women’s or girls’ flag football and/or launching or significantly growing a team, program, or sport offering preferred.
• Collegiate coaching and recruiting experience preferred.
• Established flag football recruiting relationships and relevant coaching certification through USA Football or a comparable organization preferred.
• Experience using recruiting software, CRM systems, and video analysis platforms preferred.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, project management, and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to build systems and solve problems in a new‑program environment.
• Working knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations, or the demonstrated ability to acquire that knowledge quickly.
• Ability to relate effectively to a diverse population of students, colleagues, alumni, families, and community members.
• Understanding of and ability to support the Edgewood University Mission and Values.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet institutional driving requirements.

Specialized Technology Skills

• Comfortable with Microsoft Office 365 platform.
• Comfortable using recruiting CRM systems, such as Slate or equivalent platforms.
• Comfortable using video analysis and scouting software, such as HUDL or equivalent platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to use social media platforms appropriately and effectively for program communication, recruiting, and promotion.

Other Qualifications

Edgewood University, a Catholic university sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students.

Candidates must demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways.

Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

The selected candidate must actively support the mission of the University by working with faculty, staff and students to share in our core values – truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community.