Head Coach, Women’s Flag Football

Roosevelt Athletics is adding women’s flag football as a varsity program, with its first season of competition during the 2027-28 academic year. The inaugural head coach will be charged with all aspects of developing the program for a fall 2027 start, including student-athlete recruitment, equipment procurement and scheduling, while collaborating with athletic department leadership on facility and other programmatic needs. All actions will be in alignment with all institutional, NCAA and Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLAIC) rules and regulations.

Once operationalized, responsibilities for this position will include, but not limited to, planning and providing elite instruction and assessment at team practices and competitions, budget maintenance, equipment procurement, scheduling and travel, recruiting of prospective students, assistant coaching staff management and engaging with student-athletes to aid in their academic success, retention and eventual graduation from the University.

This is a full-time, on-site, exempt position that reports to the Vice President of Athletics and Student Success and is located on the Chicago campus.

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The salary range for this position is $50,000-$55,000.

Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email hrquestions@roosevelt.edu.

Bachelor’s Degree

1-3 years of experience as a coach, participant or related role

Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal skills and attention to detail

Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining good working relationships

Ability to demonstrate a commitment to service excellence by embodying Roosevelt’s core values, mission, and vision in every aspect of the role working with students, faculty, staff, and visitors

A positive and professional demeanor is a must

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook

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