Head Coach for Women’s Flag Football

Quincy University is seeking an energetic, motivated, and student-centered leader to serve as the inaugural Head Coach for Women’s Flag Football. This is an exciting opportunity to build a program from the ground up and establish a culture of excellence for one of Quincy University’s newest athletic offerings.

The selected candidate will lead all aspects of program development, recruiting, and student-athlete success while supporting the mission and values of Quincy University.

Position Details:
• Target start date: July 1, 2026
• The 2026–2027 academic year will focus primarily on recruiting, roster development, scheduling, program planning, and establishing the foundation of the program
• Women’s Flag Football will officially begin intercollegiate competition during the 2027–2028 academic year as a spring sport

Responsibilities:
• Lead and oversee all operations of the Women’s Flag Football program
• Recruit and retain qualified student-athletes who align with Quincy University’s mission and values
• Build and develop a competitive program from its inception
• Develop practice plans, training sessions, and game strategies that promote athletic growth and success
• Teach and mentor student-athletes while fostering leadership, accountability, and personal development
• Monitor academic progress and provide support for student-athlete success and retention
• Supervise assistant coaches and support staff
• Manage program budgets and athletic equipment within established guidelines

Quincy University is seeking an energetic, motivated, and student-centered leader to serve as the inaugural Head Coach for Women’s Flag Football. This is an exciting opportunity to build a program from the ground up and establish a culture of excellence for one of Quincy University’s newest athletic offerings.

The selected candidate will lead all aspects of program development, recruiting, and student-athlete success while supporting the mission and values of Quincy University.

Position Details:
• Target start date: July 1, 2026
• The 2026–2027 academic year will focus primarily on recruiting, roster development, scheduling, program planning, and establishing the foundation of the program
• Women’s Flag Football will officially begin intercollegiate competition during the 2027–2028 academic year as a spring sport

Responsibilities:
• Lead and oversee all operations of the Women’s Flag Football program
• Recruit and retain qualified student-athletes who align with Quincy University’s mission and values
• Build and develop a competitive program from its inception
• Develop practice plans, training sessions, and game strategies that promote athletic growth and success
• Teach and mentor student-athletes while fostering leadership, accountability, and personal development
• Monitor academic progress and provide support for student-athlete success and retention
• Supervise assistant coaches and support staff
• Manage program budgets and athletic equipment within established guidelines
• Coordinate scheduling, travel arrangements, meals, and team operations
• Develop and implement fundraising and community engagement initiatives
• Collaborate with Athletic Communications to promote and grow program visibility
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, and university rules and regulations
• Travel to high schools, showcases, camps, and recruiting events to identify prospective student-athletes and build recruiting relationships
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred
• Previous collegiate coaching and/or recruiting experience
• Valid Driver’s License
• CPR certification(or ability to obtain)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Flexible working hours (nights and weekends)

Salary: $50,000 -$55,000
Benefits: Includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long- and short-term disability coverage, paid holidays, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition remission for undergraduate tuition for employees and dependents and graduate tuition for employees, as well as vacation and sick leave benefits in accordance with university policy.

Send letter of application, resume, and three professional references to:

Josh Rabe, Director of Athletics
c/o Office of Human Resources
Quincy University
1800 College Ave.
Quincy, Il 62301
or
hr @quincy.edu

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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