WOMEN'S FLAG FOOTBALL COACH

Ithaca College•Town of Ithaca, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The head coach will lead all aspects of the women’s flag football program, including coaching, student athlete development, recruitment, program administration, and compliance with NCAA, conference, and Ithaca College rules and regulations. The head coach supports assigned Department of Athletics compliance, administrative, special events, and game day functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years 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 with accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and verbally and to work collaboratively with students, colleagues, families, alumni, and other constituents.
Proficiency with technology and software applications necessary to support program administration, communication, scheduling, budgeting, record keeping, and other position responsibilities.
Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and/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 all applicable drive eligibility requirements established by the College’s Office of Risk Management.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the women’s flag football program, including in-season and permissible non-traditional and post-season; develop and teach individual and team skills, strategy, tactics, and training appropriate to competitive and developmental goals.
Promote student athlete safety and well-being in training, conditioning, practices, and competition, including instruction related to physical health and safety.
Monitor student athlete academic progress and provide guidance related to academic success, goal setting, appropriate conduct, media communication, life skills and, and other personal and sport related issues.
Assess and monitor team membership, including athletic performance and academic eligibility, and establish program and individual goals for each season.
Oversee recruitment of prospective student-athletes, including identification, communication, campus visit responsibilities, and coordination with assistant coaches.
Develop and administer the sport budget and provide input on team travel, lodging, and meals; coordinate required travel information and related program documentation.
Evaluate and recommend sport related equipment, uniforms, and supplies; oversee distribution, recovery, and inventory controls.
Coordinate with Athletics administrators on practice and competitions schedules, home competition officials, and facility concerns, with particular attention to safety related issues.
Participate in the selection of assistant coaching staff and supervise and evaluate full- and part-time assistant coaches, graduate assistants, volunteer coaches, other assigned staff, and student assistants.
Support alumni relations, fundraising, and public relations activities for the program and Department of Athletics, including sport specific fundraising goals and engagement with faculty, staff, students, alumni, parents, and media.
Participate in departmental and College meetings and committees and, as appropriate, national or regional coaching clinics, conventions, and sport committees to support program and professional development.
Complete required program reports and participate in annual review and goal setting with the immediate supervisor and/or Director.
Support established Athletics Department compliance processes, including student-athlete eligibility, NCAA, conference, and College documentation, and departmental recordkeeping.
Provide administrative support to coaches and staff with routine compliance and contractual processes; refer matters requiring rules interpretation, complex eligibility review, or additional compliance oversight to the Associate Director.
Support departmental special events, and 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.