Assistant Director, Club Sports & Head Coach - Women’s Flag Football Club

Title: Assistant Director Club Sports & Head Coach - Womens Flag Football Club

Application Review Date:08/04/2025

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

The Assistant Director of Club Sports and Womens Club Flag Football Head Coach will manage all aspects of a newly created competitive club sports structure and program. Oversee all aspects of womens flag football club team operations including recruiting scheduling practice planning game strategy and player development. Develop a vision and a strategy that aligns with the departmental and university strategic plan and mission. Develop and implement appropriate program policies and procedures to ensure safe programs and operations. Work collaboratively with other departments and university staff to develop and implement appropriate risk management protocols. Provide regular and appropriate assessments of the program to measure development opportunities participant satisfaction and participation statistics. The Assistant Director reports to the Director of Student Recreation and Wellness.

Guided by our core values Radford University thrives in an environment where community collaboration and inclusiveness are valued. All members of the Recreation & Wellness staff work to advance the Models of Practice for the Division of Student Affairs and Radford Universitys commitment to inclusivity to meet the ever-changing needs of our student population. Further staff members advance the departments safety and risk management initiatives in order to create a positive and safe environment and promote the departments Vivid Vision for Recreation and Wellness.

Required Qualifications

Experience coaching at the collegiate club or high school level
Experience recruiting developing and motivating student-athletes
Demonstrated experience using drive and vision to elevate an athletic program
Demonstrated ability to collaborate organize and implement new initiatives
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and contribute as a member of a team

Education:
Masters degree preferred or a Bachelors degree and at least two years of related work experience training and/or certifications equating to an advanced degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree
Previous experience coaching flag football
Demonstrated experience implementing marketing strategies and executing marketing and promotional campaigns
Experience recruiting student athletes

Employment Conditions: Valid drivers license

Is this position Grant Funded:No

Is this position restricted:No

Is this position eligible for telework:No

Hours Per Week:40

Months per Year:12

Statement of Economic Interest Required: No

FLSA Status:Exempt

Work Classification:Administrative & Professional Faculty

Normal Work Schedule:M-F evenings and weekends as required.

Employee Classification: Professional - Lecturer

Department: Fitness/Wellness Center

Salary:Commensurate with experience

Department Contact Name: D.J. Preston

Department Contact Phone:

Department Contact Email:

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race color sex sexual orientation disability age veteran status national origin religion or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs activities admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the universitys policies procedures and programs concerning safety and security as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883 Radford VA 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees students volunteers and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.