Head Coach, Women's Flag Football

Responsibilities:

• Build the inaugural Women's Flag Football program, including recruiting the first roster, developing the competition schedule, establishing equipment, facility and practice needs, and setting team policies and program standards in partnership with athletics administration.

• Use expert technical knowledge of flag football to develop and coach a successful program, including developing high quality student-athletes, organizing and supervising practice, conditioning and workouts, overseeing home events, managing travel for away events, and supervising staff.

• Establish a leadership and mentor role among student-athletes, assistant coaches and support staff while promoting sportsmanship and responsible behavior during and outside of competition.

• Assist with the preparation and control of, and operate within, the budget established for the sport. Manage equipment inventory and purchasing using the University purchasing card in accordance with University policy.

• Scout and recruit quality student-athletes from geographically and demographically diverse populations to meet roster goals. Coordinate admissions with athletics compliance and the Office of Admissions. Arrange and oversee all campus visits and travel itineraries, and supervise all correspondence with prospects, coaches, parents and alumni. Operate youth camps and clinics in accordance with University policies on the protection of minors.

• Encourage and promote academic excellence. Work with athletic academic advising staff on study hall, monitoring of individual academic performance and personal development, and referral to appropriate University resources.

• Perform public relations and community engagement with faculty, students, parents, donors, alumni and University administrators. Promote the sport at the local, state and national level, including high school and youth flag football growth in the region. Lead program fundraising efforts in partnership with athletics development.

• Work closely with sports medicine and athletic training staff to ensure the safety and health of student-athletes. Establish, communicate and enforce RMU, Athletic Department and team regulations regarding student conduct, appearance and behavior.

• Maintain knowledge of and commitment to all NCAA, conference and University regulations, policies and procedures. Report any known or suspected NCAA violations to athletics compliance, the Director of Athletics or the Faculty Athletics Representative. Violation of NCAA regulations shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action up to and including termination of employment. Complete required compliance paperwork in a timely fashion.

• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.

• At least three years of coaching experience in flag football or football at the collegiate, high school or club level required. Experience coaching women's flag football and experience building or growing a program preferred.

• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to recruit and build a roster from the ground up. Knowledge of and commitment to student-athlete welfare, academic success and NCAA and University rules. Demonstrated ability to engage donors and the community.

• Valid driver's license required. Current CPR, AED and First Aid certification required, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.