Head Women's Flag Football Coach

Marion, Indiana, The primary responsibilities of the Head Women’s Flag Football Coach are to direct, support, and supervise a successful intercollegiate women’s flag football program, representing assistant coaches and student-athletes. The Head Coach is responsible for the culture, budget, strategic planning, fields and facilities, policies, compliance, scholarships, promotion, and leadership of the team.

The Head Coach must demonstrate a mature and expressive commitment to the Christian faith. They must passionately support and clearly articulate the University's mission and vision for athletics within the context of that broader mission. They must also subscribe to the principles and lifestyle of the Wesleyan Church.

Duties and Responsibilities

Support the spiritual development of each player through intentional discipleship strategies, maximizing the team's potential/abilities, keeping athletes eligible, and retaining athletes through graduation

Ensure the spiritual, physical, emotional, mental, and social welfare of student-athletes

Develop, manage, and successfully lead the women's flag football program, including practices, scheduling, recruiting, equipment management, and appropriate social media involvement

Manage and operate within budget parameters, without exception

Ensure adherence with established institutional, league, and NAIA compliance rules, policies, and procedures as well as ethical standards of behavior

Ensure satisfactory academic performance of student-athletes

Supervise and mentor coaching assistants as directed and approved by Director of Athletics

Manage all team fund-raising and booster events in accordance with University, Conference, and NAIA expectations, and institutional rules, policies, and procedures

Participate in long-range planning and assessment, attend all departmental training sessions and meetings, read and comply with all departmental policy manuals

Work closely with Facilities and Grounds workers to insure proper upkeep of athletic facilities

Opportunity to develop sport camps and conferences as fundraisers and compensation supplement

Includes other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.  

Education

Must have an earned Bachelor’s Degree

Preference given to degrees within the fields of Sport and Recreation Management, Health and Physical Education

Master's Degree preferred

Experience

Must have some level of experience in coaching (Minimum of three (3) years at the college level or as a head coach) that includes recruiting student-athletes, marketing, scheduling, equipment budgeting/management, and facility care

Required Skills

Initiate, build, and grow a women's flag football program on the foundation of a disciple-making culture

Counsel with students and refer as necessary regarding spiritual, personal, emotional, or academic problems

Participate as requested in committees, councils, or professional organizations that pertain to this position

Attendance at chapel services is encouraged

Maintain a professional image and manner consistent with Indiana Wesleyan University's mission and goals. Support the policies of the student handbook with integrity

Work within the Athletic Department to foster an environment of cooperation and unity

All interested individuals must apply at https://careers.indwes.edu/en/job/494710/head-womens-flag-football-coach.