Head Women's Flag Football Coach

Job Description

Job Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under the supervision of the Director of Athletics, the Head Flag Football Coach will be responsible for the overall management and supervision of the Flag Football program. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: recruitment, development, and retention of student-athletes; budget management; scheduling; fundraising; academic monitoring; and supervision and evaluation of student-athletes and assistant coaches. The head Flag Football coach will be responsible for cultivating highly competitive programs within the CIAA, NCAA and Johnson C. Smith University’s policies, procedures, and expectations. In addition, the Head Women’s Flag Football Coach will also be responsible for all sides of the program including organization, development, and leadership of a highly competitive Division II Flag Football program in support of the mission and core values of Johnson C. Smith University.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The Head Women’s Flag Football Coach will manage and supervise the Flag Football program.

Recruits and maintains specific roster sizes for the Flag Football program.

The individual will be responsible for assigning duties and responsibilities to assistant coaches.

Monitors, assists, and nurtures student-athletes’ academic progress toward graduation at the college and assists with placement at four-year colleges and universities.

Coordinating the issuance, care and inventory of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.

Purchasing equipment, supplies and uniforms.

Developing the annual budget.

Schedule Flag Football matches.

Supervise athletes at all times from the time practice or activity starts until it is over.

Coordinate the security of all facilities used by the team and coaching staff.

Submit certified rosters, award forms, season records, inventory forms, transportations requests, travel authorization requests, travel expense reports, requisitions and other forms required by the Athletic director.

Ensure the proper completions of physical examinations forms relating to the examinations and to coordinate injuries with the training staff.

Coordinate the distribution, collection, storage of athletic uniforms.

Attend athletic department meetings.

Show respect for officials, press, opposing coaches, visiting teams, parents, fans, students, athletes, fellow coaches, and faculty and staff.

Conduct and handle recruitment of athletes.

Be responsible for awards presentations at awards programs.

Prepares check requests for game guarantees, team travel, reimbursements and payments, and routes for appropriate signatures.

Prepares purchase requisitions and procurement card purchase requests; purchases supply and equipment; processes invoices and routes for appropriate approval and signatures.

Reconciles monthly Flag Football expenses and travel.

Process official and unofficial visit reports and team post-trip summaries.

Prepares and processes travel requests for the team; reserves transportation, rental cars; and prepares and processes travel reimbursement paperwork team travel and events.

Provides event support for Flag Football team, including pre-event logistics and set-up, event support, and post-event clean up and evaluation. Engages with donors, alumni and public at events. Assists with external communication, including mailings, electronic communication and phone campaigns.

Position requires frequent contact with staff, faculty, and students at all levels of the University.

Supervise assistant coaches, and work study students.

ADDIT IONAL JOB FUNCTION S

Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in sports, or a related field. Must demonstrate, intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office, Teams, Excel, and word. Excellent oral and written communication skills are also required. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds is an essential skill. Must be able to prioritize work to meet multiple deadlines with minimal supervision. Familiarity with NCAA Compliance Assistant, Front Rush, or related system is preferred.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Three years’ experience working with college age athletes.
• Three years’ experience NCAA and CIAA policies.
• Three years’ experience in recruiting collegiate athletes at the NCAA level.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit student-athletes with potential for academic and athletic success.

To apply, please include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three supervisory references including the most recent supervisor.

Finalists for this position are subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.