Women'S Flag Football Coach

Ithaca College•Ithaca, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The head coach leads all aspects of Ithaca College’s women’s flag football program, including coaching, student-athlete development, recruitment, program administration, and compliance with NCAA, conference, and College rules. The coach also supports assigned Athletics Department compliance, administrative, special-event, and game-day functions. The position reports to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics & Recreational Sports and may also receive direction from Associate Directors. It supervises assistant coaches, other assigned staff, and student assistants. The role involves developing athletes and the team, supporting academic progress and well-being, recruiting prospective student-athletes, administering the program budget, coordinating equipment and schedules, and supervising coaching staff. The coach contributes to alumni relations, fundraising, public relations, department activities, compliance processes, special events, and game-day operations. The position is 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, with a variable schedule that includes evening and weekend work, off-campus travel, and driving College vehicles to transport students and employees. Work is performed in office, athletic, and event settings, indoors and outdoors, with possible exposure to varying and inclement weather. The position requires regular use of a computer and standard office equipment, as well as demonstration and use of sports equipment. A criminal background check is required. Visa sponsorship is not provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of coaching experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of and interest in women’s flag football and women’s sports.
Experience scheduling and coordinating special events or athletic contests.
Experience developing, monitoring, and reconciling departmental or program budgets.
Ability to cultivate an inclusive and welcoming environment, work effectively and equitably with people from varied backgrounds and perspectives, and hold others accountable for respectful and inclusive conduct.
Ability to organize and manage detailed information, priorities, and deadlines accurately and with attention to detail.
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with students, colleagues, families, alumni, and other constituents.
Proficiency with technology and software applications needed for program administration, communication, scheduling, budgeting, recordkeeping, and other responsibilities.
Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules or willingness to learn.
Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification and ability to maintain required certifications throughout employment.
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid New York State driver’s license and meet College Office of Risk Management driving eligibility requirements.
Ability to work a variable schedule, including evenings and weekends, and travel to off-campus games, events, recruiting activities, and other program-related activities.
Ability to drive College vehicles to transport students and employees.
Ability to use a computer, standard office equipment, and sports equipment, and to demonstrate sports activities.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Lead the women’s flag football program during in-season, permissible non-traditional, and post-season periods; teach individual and team skills, strategy, tactics, and training.
Promote student-athlete safety and well-being during training, conditioning, practices, and competition, including instruction related to physical health and safety.
Monitor student-athlete academic progress and provide guidance on academic success, goal setting, conduct, media communication, life skills, and personal or sport-related matters.
Assess team membership, athletic performance, and academic eligibility, and establish program and individual goals for each season.
Oversee recruitment of prospective student-athletes, including identification, communication, campus visits, and coordination with assistant coaches.
Develop and administer the sport budget; provide input on team travel, lodging, and meals; and coordinate required travel information and documentation.
Evaluate and recommend sport-related equipment, uniforms, and supplies, and oversee distribution, recovery, and inventory controls.
Coordinate with Athletics administrators on practice and competition schedules, home competition officials, and facility concerns, particularly safety-related issues.
Participate in selecting assistant coaching staff and supervise and evaluate assistant coaches, graduate assistants, volunteer coaches, other assigned staff, and student assistants.
Support program and departmental alumni relations, fundraising, and public relations, including sport-specific fundraising goals and engagement with college constituents and media.
Participate in departmental and College meetings and committees and, as appropriate, national or regional coaching clinics, conventions, and sport committees.
Complete required program reports and participate in annual review and goal setting with the immediate supervisor and/or Director.
Support Athletics Department compliance processes, including student-athlete eligibility, NCAA, conference, and College documentation, and departmental recordkeeping.
Provide administrative support for routine compliance and contractual processes, and refer matters requiring rules interpretation, complex eligibility review, or additional compliance oversight to the Associate Director.
Support departmental special events, game-day operations, and other assigned administrative responsibilities.
Cultivate a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive team and program environment, and communicate expectations for civil and inclusive interactions among staff, students, and visitors.
Drive College vehicles to transport students and employees and travel to off-campus games, events, recruiting activities, and other program-related activities.