Women's Flag Football Assistant Coach

Lawrence University; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence University is seeking a Women’s Assistant Flag Football Coach to support the Head Coach in developing a competitive, safe program at Alexander Gymnasium in Appleton, WI. You will help plan practices, teach core skills, and foster student-athlete growth.

You will work with position groups, manage practice/game logistics, and ensure fair participation while upholding athletic policies and safety standards in a collegiate setting.

Qualifications

• Prior experience playing or coaching flag football, tackle football, or a related team sport.
• Deep understanding of flag football rules, offensive/defensive concepts, and safety protocols.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; ability to motivate and mentor young athletes.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification or willingness to obtain prior to season start; NFHS / USA Football certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and leading daily practices, drills, and conditioning sessions.
• Teach fundamental skills including flag pulling, route running, throwing, catching, defensive coverage, and footwork.
• Work closely with specific positional groups during practice and game situations.
• Help substitute players during games and track playing time to ensure fair participation and athletic development.
• Assist the Head Coach in formulating playbooks, game plans, and defensive schemes.
• Analyze opponent film and assist in scout team preparation.
• Manage sideline operations, calling specific units or positional rotations as directed by the Head Coach.
• Maintain inventory, setup, and teardown of training equipment.
• Enforce all league/school athletic policies, sportsmanship standards, and safety guidelines.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, travel, and locker room/bench areas.
• Assist with team communication, attendance tracking, and parent/guardian updates.

Skills

Flag football experience

Coaching

Leadership

Safety protocols

Education

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

NFHS / USA Football certifications preferred

Job description

Reports To: Head Flag Football Coach / Athletic Director

Location: Alexander Gymnasium

Position Overview

The Women’s Assistant Flag Football Coach assists the Head Coach in planning, organizing, and executing a high-quality flag football program. This role focuses on teaching core skills, developing team strategies, supporting student-athlete growth, and fostering a positive, safe, and competitive team environment.

Key Responsibilities

Coaching & Skill Development

• Assist in planning and leading daily practices, drills, and conditioning sessions.
• Teach fundamental skills including flag pulling, route running, throwing, catching, defensive coverage, and footwork.
• Work closely with specific positional groups (e.g., Offense/QB/WRs or Defense/DBs) during practice and game situations.
• Help substitute players during games and track playing time to ensure fair participation and athletic development.

Game-Day Preparation & Strategy

• Assist the Head Coach in formulating playbooks, game plans, and defensive schemes.
• Analyze opponent film (if applicable) and assist in scout team preparation.
• Manage sideline operations, calling specific units or positional rotations as directed by the Head Coach.

Program & Administrative Support

• Maintain inventory, setup, and teardown of training equipment (pylons, footballs, flags, cones, first-aid kits).
• Enforce all league/school athletic policies, sportsmanship standards, and safety guidelines.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, travel, and locker room/bench areas.
• Assist with team communication, attendance tracking, and parent/guardian updates.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Prior experience playing or coaching flag football, tackle football, or a related team sport.
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of flag football rules, offensive/defensive concepts, and safety protocols.
• Leadership: Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; ability to motivate and mentor young athletes.
• Certifications: First Aid / CPR / AED certification (or willingness to obtain prior to season start); NFHS / USA Football certifications preferred.