Women's Flag Football Head Coach (Part-Time) - Texas Wesleyan University : Job Details

Job Title Women's Flag Football Head Coach (Part-Time) Position Summary

Texas Wesleyan University is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to serve as the Head Coach for the Women's Flag Football team. This position will be responsible for leading and developing a competitive women's flag football program in accordance with the standards and rules set by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The Head Coach will be expected to foster an environment that promotes student-athlete success both academically and athletically.

The candidate must:

* Have a strong focus on student-athlete academic success.

* Insist on exemplary student-athlete behaviors both on campus and in public.

* Have extensive coaching experience at either the high school or college level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Coaching strategies specific to flag football

* Plan, organize, and execute all aspects of the women's flag football program including practices, competitions, and player development.

* Recruit and retain student-athletes who demonstrate academic and athletic excellence, ensuring compliance with NAIA, university, and conference regulations.

* Monitor and support the academic progress of student-athletes, ensuring they meet both athletic eligibility and academic standards

* Promote a culture of sportsmanship, discipline, and respect within the team.

* Collaborate with athletic administration to manage the program's budget effectively.

* Ensure compliance with NAIA rules and regulations.

* Oversee and ensure compliance with all applicable university and athletic program policies and procedures, including Title IX, internal administrative controls, compliance reporting, and academic standards.

* Oversee and ensure compliance with all applicable NAIA rules and regulations.

* Promote an atmosphere of compliance within your program and provide necessary training and education to students, staff, and external stakeholders on relevant compliance and institutional

matters.

* Coordinate with the athletic training staff to ensure the health and safety of student-athletes.

* Manage team travel arrangements, equipment orders, and other logistical needs.

* Engage in public relations and community outreach efforts to enhance the visibility of the women's flag football program and the university's athletics department.

* Participate in and support the university's fundraising efforts, in coordination with the university's advancement office and practices.

* Oversee and manage relationships with external and internal stakeholders, including booster clubs, in order to maintain and promote institutional control over your sport program.

* Manage fundraising, purchasing, media interaction, and recruiting contact by external stakeholders of your sport program and coordinate those activities with the proper University office.

* Communicate, cooperate and assist the athletic and institutional staff with the daily management of all facets of the sport program.

* Coordinate promotional events and strategies [for all athletic activities] for home contests in conjunction with the Sports Information Director and the Marketing and Communications Office.

* Complete normal maintenance and upkeep of flag football fields to ensure a safe competitive area.

Education, Certifications and/or Licenses

* Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.

* Valid Texas driver's license required.

Experience

* Experience with NAIA or similar collegiate athletic programs.

* Head collegiate or high school coaching experience preferred, or also having played the sport at a high level (i.e. college or professional)

* Demonstrated success in recruiting and building competitive teams.

* Coaching strategies specific to flag football

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

* Knowledge of NCAA and NAIA rules for flag football.

* Familiarity with NAIA rules and procedures.

* Instructing student-athletes relative to specific skill necessary to compete in collegiate Women's Flag Football

* Previous coaching experience in flag football or related sports, preferably at the collegiate level.

* Strong knowledge of NAIA rules and regulations.

* Ability to recruit, develop, and mentor student-athletes.

* Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

* Commitment to fostering a positive student-athlete experience on and off the field.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2016AS981P Posting Open Date 11/01/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Posting Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants