Head Women's Flag Football Coach

Elmira College is a private liberal arts College located in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Elmira College was the first college to offer a comprehensive curriculum for women, and is home of the Center for Mark Twain Studies. We are seeking a Head Women’s Flag Football Coach to join the Athletics team.

The Head Women’s Flag Football Coach will manage all aspects of the sport program, including, but not limited to, practice planning, game preparation/scouting, in-game coaching, recruiting, budgeting, scheduling, team travel, equipment/apparel purchasing, staff supervision, payroll, academic monitoring, fundraising, alumni engagement, community service efforts, and general supervision of student-athletes.This position begins July 1st.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conducting training sessions to aid in the skill development of team members while keeping informed of current trends, tactics, and techniques. As well as scouting opponents and making game-day preparations;
• Recruiting and retaining qualified student-athletes;
• Participate at events such as the Fall Open House and Accepted Student Recognition Day;
• Monitoring physical and mental wellbeing of team members while working with professional staff to support the development and recovery of student-athletes;
• Serves as a role model for team members with regards to personal and professional conduct by enforcing department and team expectations regarding general standard of behavior for student athletes;
• Coordinates scheduling of contests, academic monitoring, eligibility tracking, budget management, transportation, and supply purchases;
• Coordinates team fundraising, alumni engagement, and community service;
• Assist with responsibilities that may include event management, facility supervision, assigned administrative tasks, committee work, or attending conferences and meetings on behalf of the Athletics Department.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required, with master’s preferred;
• Current CPR, AED, and first aid certifications required. Training and recertification can be provided if necessary;
• Experience with Front Rush and SLATE software preferred;
• Flexible schedule and ability to travel for games and recruiting required;
• Previous football experience, with flag football preferred;
• Three years or more previous coaching experience at the collegiate, high school, and/or club level preferred.

WORK LOCATION: On-site with travel required.

COMPENSATION: Starting salary of $52,000

This position is benefit eligible. Relocation assistance is also available up to $2,000 for eligible candidates.

STATUS: Exempt

TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to hr@elmira.edu.

If you require alternative methods of application or screening, please contact the Office of Human Resources directly by emailing hr@elmira.edu or by calling 607-735-1810.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

Elmira College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization or other non-merit factors.