Head Womens Flag Football Coach

This position is responsible for all aspects of instruction along with the development and management of a comprehensive Womens Flag Football program as a component of the university experience which enhances and supports the students liberal arts addition this position will have secondary responsibilities to support the daily operations of the Athletic Department as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

SCOPE:

• Communicates regularly with students parents University personnel high school coaches NCAA and Conference officials.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Directs all phases of the Womens Flag Football program.

2. Responsible for complying with all policies and procedures as set forth by Assumption University the NE10 Conference and USA Football.

3. Responsible for promoting and maintaining an atmosphere of compliance amongst assistant coaches and student-athletes.

4. Directly responsible for the retention and graduation of the student-athletes and coordinates with the Faculty Athletic Representative and Associate Director of Athletics.

5. Responsible for areas of the sports budget including recruiting and work-study.

6. Schedules and conducts regular practice sessions as the University guidelines allow.

7. Utilizes sound teaching techniques in the preparation of games and practices.

8. Coordinates all scheduling with the Sr. Associate Director of Athletics.

9. Formalizes and executes an alumni outreach plan with the Director of Athletics.

10. Coordinates fundraising initiatives (events individual outreach) with the Director of Athletics to enhance the operating budget.

11. Oversees the conditioning and training of the student-athletes in conjunction with the sports medicine and strength and conditioning staff and adheres to all policies and procedures within the Universitys health and safety program.

12. Develop and implement strategies for motivating student-athletes to perform at their best in the classroom and on playing surfaces.

13. Responsible for identifying evaluating and recruiting potential student-athletes.

14. Initiates the process for recommending financial athletic aid and the non-renewal/renewal scholarship recommendations. All documentation related to the non-renewal of disciplinary suspensions is the head coachs responsibility.

15. Conducts the performance evaluation of the assistant coaches and is the primary recruiter and recommends to the Athletic Director all hiring of staff members. Also monitors and coordinates the professional conduct of all coaches and support staff.

16. Participates in public relations activities and works closely with the Universitys athletic communications marketing and fundraising programs. Attends athletic development/alumni functions academic/athletic honors and other special events as designated by the University.

17. Represents the sport program in the community as appropriate.

18. Position requires working nights and weekends.

19. Assists in coordinating personal development initiatives and community service activities for all student-athletes.

20. Performs secondary job-related duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

21. Serves as a Campus Security Authority for Clery reporting purposes and a Responsible Employee for Title IX reporting purposes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires sitting standing walking moderate physical activity and bending. Work may occasionally involve exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures dirt dust fumes smoke and/or loud noises.

MENTAL DEMANDS: The mental demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Examples of mental demands include reading (documents) detailed work confidentiality language math reasoning oral communications written communications customer contact multiple concurrent tasks constant interruptions and performing calculations when necessary.

About Assumption University: St. John Paul II wrote: Mans creation by God in his own image confers upon every human person an eminent dignity; it also postulates the fundamental equality of all human beings. Assumption University recognizes the essential contribution of a diverse community of students staff and faculty and condemns all forms of harassment discrimination and disrespect. As such and in compliance with the requirements of federal law and/or the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Assumption University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color national origin religion disability age veteran status marital status gender gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy as well as other legally protected status in admission to access to treatment in or employment in its programs and activities except where such conditions may constitute bona fide qualifications for the programs or activities in question.

• Must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University as well as show respect for the Catholic and Assumptionist identity of Assumption University.
• University coaching experience preferred
• Strong communication and public relations management and leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal skills in the areas of conflict resolution and problem-solving techniques;
• Shall maintain current certification in first aid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automatic external defibrillator (AED) use.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional and productive working relationships by working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
• Bachelors degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Must have a current drivers license and meet the qualifications of an Assumption University Driver.