Head Coach - Women'S Flag Football

ROCHESTER CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY•Rochester Hills, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Rochester Christian University invites applications for the founding Head Coach of Women's Flag Football. This is a unique opportunity for a mission-driven leader to build a new NAIA program from the ground up, establishing culture, systems, and competitive identity from its inaugural season forward. The Head Coach will be responsible for all aspects of the program, including recruiting, roster development, competitive scheduling, budget management, and the spiritual and personal formation of student-athletes, consistent with RCU's Christ-centered mission.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in management, sports administration, or related field
1–3 years of athletic management experience, preferably at the college level
Working knowledge of NAIA, conference, and collegiate compliance procedures preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic launch and ongoing development of the Women's Flag Football program, including roster-building for the inaugural season.
Recruit, evaluate, and retain student-athletes who fit RCU's academic standards, competitive goals, and Christian mission, in alignment with per-head enrollment and net-tuition-revenue goals.
Plan and conduct all practices, training sessions, and competitive game strategy in accordance with NAIA and WHAC rules and regulations.
Develop and manage the program's operating budget, equipment, travel, and scheduling in coordination with the Athletics Business Office.
Ensure full compliance with NAIA, WHAC, NCCAA, and RCU institutional rules, policies, and eligibility requirements.
Mentor and disciple student-athletes, integrating faith and athletics consistent with RCU's Christ-centered mission and character-development priorities.
Hire, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches and program support staff as the program grows.
Collaborate with Admissions, Student Financial Services, Academic Affairs, and Compliance to support student-athlete recruitment, enrollment, and academic success.
Coordinate team travel, lodging, and game-day logistics in partnership with the athletics operations staff.
Represent RCU professionally within the WHAC, NAIA, and NCCAA, and build relationships with regional high school and club flag football programs to grow the sport's pipeline.
Engage in fundraising, community relations, and program promotion in partnership with the Advancement and Marketing offices.
Uphold and model RCU's institutional mission, values, and Statement of Faith in all program operations.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics & Strategic Enrollment.