Head Coach - Women's Varsity Flag Football (81648)

Iona University•Bronxville, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Iona University, an NCAA Division I institution and member of the Metro Conference, seeks a highly motivated individual to serve as Head Coach for its inaugural Women’s Varsity Flag Football program. This is a full-time, 12-month position reporting to the Director of Athletics. The Head Coach will lead all aspects of program development, including recruiting and developing student-athletes, promoting academic success, managing staff and resources, supporting fundraising, and establishing a competitive, sustainable program aligned with Iona’s mission and values.

Requirements

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

Establish the program’s foundation, including recruiting, infrastructure, scheduling, competition planning, and preparation for the inaugural season.
Establish the program’s vision and competitive philosophy.
Plan and conduct practices, training programs, game plans, strategies, and player-development initiatives.
Develop a competitive schedule that supports student-athlete development and program growth.
Recruit qualified student-athletes who can succeed academically and athletically at Iona.
Conduct all recruiting in accordance with applicable University, conference, NCAA, and governing-body rules and regulations.
Represent Iona professionally in interactions with officials, opponents, prospective student-athletes, families, media, alumni, donors, and the public.
Promote the program and cultivate support from alumni, parents, donors, and other constituents.
Participate in developing and managing the program budget within approved parameters.
Collaborate with Athletics administration and University Advancement to establish and achieve fundraising goals.
Ensure compliance with institutional, conference, NCAA, and sport-specific rules and regulations, including those governing eligibility, recruiting, financial aid, scheduling, and academic progress.
Work with Athletics Compliance to prepare and maintain required documentation.
Foster an environment that prioritizes academic achievement, personal development, leadership, well-being, and the overall student-athlete experience.
Collaborate with Athletics and University support services to promote success during and after students’ time at Iona.
Recruit, hire, supervise, develop, and evaluate assistant coaches and other program staff as appropriate.
Establish clear expectations and promote a positive, collaborative, and accountable team culture.