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Head Women's Flag Football & Assistant Football Coach

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Department:

ATHLETICS

Locations:

Westfield, MA

Posted:

Jun 30, 2026

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Full-time

Salary Type:

Annually

Salary Range:

$47,803.00 - $50,803.00

Position ID:

202079

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About Westfield State University:

In 1839, Westfield State University was founded on the ideals of Horace Mann who sought to improve society through education. We were the first public education institution without barrier to race, gender or economic class. The spirit of innovative thinking and social responsibility is forged in a curriculum of liberal arts and professional studies contributing to the development of knowledge, skills, and character essential for students to become responsible leaders and engaged citizens.

Westfield State is a highly residential campus with approximately 55% of our 3,100 full-time undergraduate students living on campus. The campus is ideally situated on the edge of the Berkshire Mountains in western Massachusetts just 30 minutes from the thriving cultural centers of Springfield, Northampton, and Amherst with a selection of museums, theater, collegiate and minor league sports, hiking trails, and restaurants. The University is within 1.5 hours of Boston and Albany and within 3 hours of New York City and the Green Mountain range of Vermont.

Thank You for Your Interest in Becoming a Westfield State Community Member

You are welcome here. You can advance your career and make a difference here. We invite you to bring your whole self and talents to Westfield State University. The University seeks applicants whose record of teaching, student advising, research, and administration positions them to contribute to the everyday practice of our institutional values.

Our Values

Westfield State commits to values that strengthen a common bond among all members of our community and promotes a rich campus environment.

• Embrace Diversity - We treat all members of our community with dignity and respect. 
• Maintain Excellence and Integrity - We maintain excellence and integrity in all that we do. 
• Collaborate with Each Other - We make decisions in a transparent and collaborative manner.
• Provide Accessible Education - We commit to providing an accessible, affordable public higher education for all.
• Build a Strong Community - We are inclusive and ensure equity, supporting the personal development of all community members, and embracing multiple perspectives. 
• Engage the Outside Community - We support civic engagement in local, regional, and global initiatives. 

Job Description:

Campus Title:  Head Women's Flag Football & Assistant Football Coach
State Job Title: Staff Assistant 
Department: Athletics
Job Code: HA5600
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Funding: 7115-0100
Bargaining Unit: APA
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Timeframe:  43 Weeks 
Shift: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, with night and weekend availability
Regular Days Off: Saturday and Sunday 
Supervision Received: Reports to the Head Football Coach
Supervision Exercised:  Direct supervision of 1-3 part-time Assistant Coaches and student employees. 
Salary: $47,803 to $50,803 Annually (salary commensurate with education and experience)

Position Summary:

The Head Coach for Women's Flag Football provides leadership, direction, and operational management for all aspects of the University's Women's Flag Football program, including practice and competition oversight, student athlete recruitment and retention, supervision and mentoring of assistant coaches, student athlete development, competition scheduling, team travel coordination, and fundraising for the program. The position also fulfills secondary responsibilities as an Assistant Football Coach, supporting the planning, instruction, recruiting, and daily operations of the Football program.

Duties include but not limited to:

Duties and Responsibilities: Women's Flag Football Coach & Program Management

• Performs all duties associated with managing and serving as Head Coach of women's flag football, including by not limited to managing practices and competitions, team recruitment and retention, budget management (e.g. equipment, recruiting, personnel), supervision and mentoring of assistant coaches, mentoring of student athletes, completion schedule development transportation and meals for away contests, alumni and family engagement.
• Ensures compliance with NCAA, Conference, and institution policies and procedures, including the NCAA Principles of Ethical Conduct, and demonstrates professionalism on and off the field.
• Reinforces the priorities health and safety trough attention to the NCAA acclimatization rules, NCAA Sports Sciences Institute consensus statements, National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletics Equipment (NOCSAE) protective equipment standards, Institutional policies and procedures, and best practices in collaboration with the Sport Medicine Team.
• Collaborates with department and campus partners to support team publicity, statistics, health and injury reporting, equipment management, and the upkeep of sports and locker room facilities.
• Assists with evaluating and selecting program equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities: Football Assistant Coaching & Program Support

• Serves as the assistant coach for football, supporting the overall direction and daily operations of the program
• Assists in the planning, organization, and supervision of practices meetings, and other football-related activities
• Coaches a designated position group, providing skill development, feedback, and performance evaluation
• Manages an assigned recruiting area including coordinating off-campus evaluations, on-campus visits, and ongoing communication with prospective student athletes
• Supports film breakdown, scouting report preparation, and practice/game planning
• Assists with team travel logistics, equipment coordination, and student-athlete development initiatives
• Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned and/or the job description changes periodically to reflect changing organization needs

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Demonstrated (2 years) coaching experience at the intercollegiate level and/or playing experience in football
• Demonstrated (2 years) experience recruiting and retaining student-athletes

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge, understanding, and ability to apply and instruct sport-specific skills, techniques, and strategies
• Demonstrated commitment to the academic success of student-athletes
• Ability and willingness to work effectively in a team atmosphere
• Success leading and managing a team of professionals
• Strong commitment to the NCAA Division III philosophy
• Ability to counsel, recruit and retain quality student-athletes
• Understanding technology including video breakdown, recruiting software, etc.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Knowledge of and ability to implement University and NCAA policies and procedures
• Ability to engage alumni effectively and cultivate meaningful relationships that support fundraising initiatives
• Ability to cultivate and sustain positive, collaborative relationships with University and community partners

Additional Information:

Salary:

Salaries for current Westfield State University employees and individuals currently working for the state of Massachusetts must be calculated individually in accordance with collective bargaining agreements as well as state policies. State job specifications may be found on the Department of Higher Education's webpage.

Employee Benefits:

Benefits are an important component of an employee's total compensation package.

• Health Insurance: Westfield State offers a variety of HMO, POS, and PPO-type health insurance plans for eligible employees. Coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following the date of hire. Exceptions to employees hired on the 1st of the month, coverage is effective immediately.
• Retirement: the MA State Employee Retirement System provides eligible employees with a retirement pension following a 10-year vesting period. In lieu of the retirement pension, eligible employees may select the Optional Retirement Plan with a maximum 5% employer matching contribution.
• Tuition Waivers & Discounts: eligible employees, including spouses and dependent children, receive reduced tuition at MA state colleges, community colleges, and universities.
• Paid Time Off: employees receive 12 paid holidays and generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits.
• Additional information regarding employee benefits is available on the University's Benefits & Wellness webpage.

Disability Accommodations

Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (413) 572-8809 or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor.

Background Check

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.

Application Instructions:

An on-line application is required. The successful candidate must submit an official transcript at the time of hire. Interested candidates should electronically attach the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for three references *
• Copy of unofficial transcript of highest degree

* Provide the contact information for reference providers in the reference section of the online application. 

Deadline: The job posting will be open a minimum of ten days and, if needed, will remain open until finalists have been selected.

If you need assistance completing your application please contact our online Help Desk. The link to the help desk can be found at the top of the page via Contact Us.

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