Women's Head Flag Football Coach

Marietta College; Marietta (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Marietta College is seeking a visionary Head Women's Flag Football Coach to build and lead its NCAA Division III program from the ground up. The inaugural coach will establish the program's vision, culture, recruiting framework, and competitive structure while promoting academic success, leadership, and student-athlete wellbeing.

The role oversees recruiting, player development, practice planning, game management, staff supervision, budgeting, fundraising, and compliance with NCAA and college

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated coaching and recruiting experience in flag football, football, or a closely related sport.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to develop and manage a start-up collegiate athletics program.
• Commitment to the Division III philosophy and the educational mission of a liberal arts institution.
• CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Valid driver's license and eligibility to drive College vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement a comprehensive vision for the Women's Flag Football program that aligns with the mission and values of Marietta College.
• Build the program from its inception, including roster development, operational planning, recruiting infrastructure, and team culture.
• Develop measurable team goals emphasizing athletic excellence, academic achievement, personal growth, leadership, and community engagement.
• Foster a positive team environment that promotes inclusion, accountability, and respect.
• Plan, organize, and conduct practices, training sessions, conditioning activities, and competitions.
• Teach sport-specific skills, strategies, and techniques while promoting player safety.
• Evaluate and monitor athlete performance and provide individualized development plans.
• Coordinate strength and conditioning objectives with athletics staff.
• Monitor academic progress and promote the utilization of campus resources to support student success.
• Conduct team and individual meetings, including end-of-season evaluations and exit interviews.
• Develop practice, competition, and travel schedules in coordination with Athletics administration.
• Manage and monitor the program budget in accordance with College policies.
• Supervise the purchase, inventory, maintenance, and storage of equipment and uniforms.
• Participate in facility scheduling and coordinate shared facility usage with other athletic programs.
• Maintain accurate records and reports as required by the College and governing organizations.
• Understand, comply with, and educate student-athletes regarding policies of Marietta College, the NCAA, conference affiliations, and any flag football governing organizations.
• Ensure program compliance with all institutional, conference, and NCAA regulations.
• Promote student-athlete safety and uphold all risk management protocols.
• Maintain required certifications and training.
• Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate assistant coaches and support staff.
• Collaborate effectively with Athletics staff, Admissions, Student Life, Academic Affairs, Athletic Training, and other campus partners.
• Attend department meetings and participate in professional development opportunities.
• Engage alumni, parents, and supporters to cultivate enthusiasm and support for the program.
• Assist with fundraising initiatives and donor engagement activities consistent with institutional priorities.
• Support athletics and college advancement efforts.

Skills

Coaching experience

Recruiting experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

NCAA knowledge

Fundraising experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPR/AED certification

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

For nearly two centuries, Marietta College has embraced its commitment to serving young adults seeking to better their lives and to turn their life's passions into actionable good in the world. Committed to a contemporary liberal arts education and home to the 16th oldest chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, Marietta offers more than 40 undergraduate programs as well as graduate programs in Physician Assistant Studies, Sustainability Leadership, and Psychology.

At Marietta, students learn from talented faculty members who are respected in their fields and wholly dedicated to teaching the next generation of leaders. Our professors share their knowledge with students and challenge them to develop their skillsets through serious research, experiential opportunities, and internships. Every student completes Marietta's rigorous General Education Curriculum, which builds strong communication skills and exposes students to new ideas and interests.

Our varsity athletic teams compete in NCAA Division III and against some of the best in the nation as a member of the Ohio Athletic Conference and Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference. Marietta has won six national championships and 64 conference titles, including an OAC-record 46 baseball titles.

More than 26,000 living members of The Long Blue Line proudly support their alma mater and help current students gain internships and connections into their chosen industries. This support, in addition to the vibrant growth on campus, is one of the reasons why The Chronicle of Higher Education named Marietta College one of the Great Colleges to Work For.

The College sits on 90 picturesque acres in Marietta, Ohio, located just blocks from a historic downtown and the Ohio River.

For more information about the College, please visit marietta.edu .

Job Description:

The Head Women's Flag Football Coach is responsible for the development, administration, and leadership of Marietta College's NCAA Division III Women's Flag Football program. The inaugural head coach will establish the program's vision, culture, recruiting strategy, and competitive framework while promoting academic success, leadership development, sportsmanship, and student-athlete well-being.

The Head Coach will oversee all aspects of the program, including recruiting, player development, practice planning, game management, staff supervision, budget administration, fundraising, and compliance with institutional and governing body policies.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Establish and implement a comprehensive vision for the Women's Flag Football program that aligns with the mission and values of Marietta College.
• Build the program from its inception, including roster development, operational planning, recruiting infrastructure, and team culture.
• Develop measurable team goals emphasizing athletic excellence, academic achievement, personal growth, leadership, and community engagement.
• Foster a positive team environment that promotes inclusion, accountability, and respect.

Recruiting and Enrollment Management

• Recruit and retain qualified student-athletes who meet the academic standards and enrollment objectives of Marietta College.
• Develop and execute a year-round recruiting strategy utilizing traditional and emerging recruiting methods.
• Build relationships with high school coaches, club programs, recruiting services, and community organizations.
• Maintain recruiting records and communication consistent with institutional and governing body requirements.
• Achieve annual roster and enrollment goals established in coordination with Athletics and Enrollment Management.

Coaching and Student-Athlete Development

• Plan, organize, and conduct practices, training sessions, conditioning activities, and competitions.
• Teach sport-specific skills, strategies, and techniques while promoting player safety.
• Evaluate and monitor athlete performance and provide individualized development plans.
• Coordinate strength and conditioning objectives with athletics staff.
• Monitor academic progress and promote the utilization of campus resources to support student success.
• Conduct team and individual meetings, including end-of-season evaluations and exit interviews.

Program Administration

• Develop practice, competition, and travel schedules in coordination with Athletics administration.
• Manage and monitor the program budget in accordance with College policies.
• Supervise the purchase, inventory, maintenance, and storage of equipment and uniforms.
• Participate in facility scheduling and coordinate shared facility usage with other athletic programs.
• Maintain accurate records and reports as required by the College and governing organizations.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Understand, comply with, and educate student-athletes regarding policies of Marietta College, the NCAA, conference affiliations, and any flag football governing organizations.
• Ensure program compliance with all institutional, conference, and NCAA regulations.
• Promote student-athlete safety and uphold all risk management protocols.
• Maintain required certifications and training.

Staff Supervision and Collaboration

• Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate assistant coaches and support staff.
• Collaborate effectively with Athletics staff, Admissions, Student Life, Academic Affairs, Athletic Training, and other campus partners.
• Attend department meetings and participate in professional development opportunities.

Alumni Relations and Fundraising

• Engage alumni, parents, and supporters to cultivate enthusiasm and support for the program.
• Assist with fundraising initiatives and donor engagement activities consistent with institutional priorities.
• Support athletics and college advancement efforts.

Requirements:

Required

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated coaching and recruiting experience in flag football, football, or a closely related sport.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to develop and manage a start‑up collegiate athletics program.
• Commitment to the Division III philosophy and the educational mission of a liberal arts institution.
• CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Valid driver's license and eligibility to drive College vehicles.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Sport Management, Athletic Administration, Education, or a related field.
• Collegiate coaching and recruiting experience.
• Experience launching or building a competitive program.
• Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated success in student‑athlete recruitment and retention.
• Fundraising and alumni engagement experience.

Additional Information:

Ability to build positive interpersonal relationships in and out of the athletic department by attending staff meetings, faculty meetings and College functions, both social and professional, and by serving on committees.

Ability to foster a cooperative work environment and provide mutual support with all constituencies and colleagues.

Proven ability to identify, recruit, and yield student athletes.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Commitment to student athletic success in a rigorous academic environment.

Marietta College is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Marietta College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender orientation, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.