Deadline
Mar 05, 2027
Closing in 137 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
None
Reference
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Posted
Sep 08, 2026
About the role
Head Women's Flag Football Coach
DESCRIPTION OF JOB:
Program Launch, Leadership, and Student-Athlete Development
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:
The Head Women's Flag Football Coach is expected to:
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.
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