Head Coach Womens Flag Football

Job Title: Head Women's Flag Football Coach Department: Athletics Reports to: Associate Vice President for Athletics & Recreation Effective Date: 8/15/26 # of Direct Reports: 0 # of People Supported: 2 Job Description: The part-time position is responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of the Women's Flag Football program including, but not limited to: coaching, recruiting, practice planning and preparation, competition scheduling, fundraising, budgetary management, strength and conditioning, academic monitoring, and other duties as assigned. The Women's Flag Football Head Coach in Year 1 will be primarily responsible for the building of the program in all facets including the recruitment of twenty-one student athletes while paving the way for a successful path for success. In addition to all the requirements detailed in the essential duties and responsibilities section, is recognized as pivotal to, and responsible for, the record of the program as it relates to competitive scheduling, University/community relations and the enhancement and academic achievement of the student-athletes. The position reports to the Associate Vice President of Athletics & Recreation. Supervisory/Duties Responsibilities: Recruiting

Oversee and implement all aspects of the recruiting process

Identify and evaluate prospective student athletes

Engage in communication with the prospects, parents, coaches, and other advisors through extensive travel, written and verbal correspondence

Attract potential student-athletes to Manhattanville University

Communicate with Compliance Officer to ensure that all NCAA policies are followed

Coaching

Identifying the roster makeup

Oversee and direct all aspects of coaching during practice and games

Enhance the development of the student-athletes flag football skills through team practice and individual instruction

Ensure that proper safety procedures are followed by all student-athletes

Work with athletics trainers and physicians to implement team wellness and conditioning programs

Understand current and changing NCAA, Skyline Conference, and Manhattanville Compliance Policy and Procedures as they relate to the flag football program

Maintain consistent communication with Manhattanville's compliance staff and athletic administrators

Fully comply with the rules, regulations, and policies of the NCAA, of the Skyline Conference, and of the University and its Athletic Department and take every reasonable precaution to ensure that all members of the flag football coaching staff comply fully with such rules, regulations, and policies

Monitor academic progress of student athletes

Coordinate the program's fundraising activities

Responsible for the scheduling of all contests

Required Skills/Abilities

Performs other additional duties as assigned

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends

Travel required for competitions and recruiting

Perform flag football-related physical tasks

Knowledge of effective coaching techniques and best practices

Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with school administrators, parents, students, and alumni

Ability to lead and work independently as well as within a team environment

Ability to effectively communicate with student-athletes, coaches, and the University's administration

Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree required Experience:

Current knowledge of rules and policies of the NCAA Division III

Intercollegiate coaching and playing experience

Recruiting at a collegiate level

CPR/AED Certified

Valid Driver's License

Physical Requirements

Ability to move sport related equipment such as ball carts and cones.

Ability to physically pe