Head Coach - Women's Flag Football

Franklin Pierce University•Rindge, NH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Franklin Pierce University (FPU) is seeking an experienced and collaborative professional to lead the development and launch of the women’s flag football program. This role involves establishing the program's structure, policies, daily operations, and long-term competitive vision. The Head Coach will plan and direct all practices, training, and game preparation, while recruiting, evaluating, and retaining student-athletes aligned with institutional goals and building the inaugural roster. The position oversees all program operations, including budget management, scheduling, travel, equipment, and facility setup, and implements systems for long-term sustainability. Key responsibilities include supporting student-athlete academic success and personal development, maintaining full compliance with NCAA, conference, and University regulations, representing the institution professionally, and contributing to conference-wide growth initiatives. The role aims to establish a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture with clear standards for accountability, leadership, and student-athlete development, shaping the program’s identity and values. Additional duties include game management, participation in institutional events, and support of special events. The selected candidate will be hired in advance of the Fall 2027 competition start to recruit throughout the 2026–27 academic year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Prior coaching experience.
Prior recruiting experience.
Experience building, launching, or growing a program.
Strong understanding of NCAA rules and compliance requirements or the ability to quickly develop that knowledge.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong leadership skills.
Strong communication skills.
Demonstrated commitment to academic excellence.
Demonstrated commitment to the holistic development of student-athletes.
Capability to effectively manage budgets.
Capability to oversee all aspects of program operations.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Collegiate-level coaching and recruiting experience ideally.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and launch of the women’s flag football program.
Establish the program's structure, policies, daily operations, and long-term competitive vision.
Plan and direct all practices, training, and game preparation.
Recruit, evaluate, and retain student-athletes aligned with institutional goals.
Build the inaugural roster.
Oversee all program operations, including budget management, scheduling, travel, equipment, and facility setup.
Implement systems that ensure long-term sustainability.
Support student-athlete academic success and personal development.
Maintain full compliance with NCAA, conference, and University regulations.
Represent the institution with professionalism.
Contribute to conference-wide growth initiatives.
Establish a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture.
Set clear standards for accountability, leadership, and student-athlete development.
Shape the program’s identity and values.
Manage games.
Participate in institutional events such as commencement.
Support special events, including the Hall of Fame Induction ceremony.
Perform other duties as assigned by athletic administration.