Head Coach, Women's Flag Football

Department: Women's Flag Football

Position Title: Women's Flag Football Head Coach

Department Summary:

The program of Intercollegiate Athletics is organized and conducted as an integral part of the total educational program of the University. Academic excellence and athletic accomplishments go hand in hand at Sacramento State. There are three separate and unique missions in this program: to contribute to the educational objectives of the University; to provide a healthy, competitive athletic experience to individual student-athletes; to serve as a public relations vehicle within the community.

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics offers both academic courses and an intercollegiate athletics program. Academic courses offer the opportunity for individuals to gain knowledge and understanding in a particular area of expertise related to intercollegiate athletics.

Sacramento State has made a strong commitment to the achievement of national excellence at the NCAA Division I level. It also is committed to maintaining an equitable program between men and women.

Intercollegiate Athletics are members of the Big West, Western Athletic Conference, Mountain Pacific Sports Federation and American Athletic Conferences. http://hornetsports.com/landing/index

Job Duties:

The Head Coach of Women’s Flag Football will serve as the inaugural leader of Sacramento State’s new NCAA Division I women’s flag football program. The Head Coach is responsible for developing and implementing the overall vision, culture, and competitive strategy of the program; recruiting, teaching, mentoring, and developing student-athletes; scheduling, planning, conducting practices and competitions; supporting student-athlete academic success and well-being; and ensuring compliance with NCAA, conference, and Sacramento State rules and regulations. The position will also build relationships with campus and community partners to promote and advance the program. Work will include evenings, weekends, and travel as required.

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Department: Women's Flag Football

Position Title: Women's Flag Football Head Coach

Department Summary:

The program of Intercollegiate Athletics is organized and conducted as an integral part of the total educational program of the University. Academic excellence and athletic accomplishments go hand in hand at Sacramento State. There are three separate and unique missions in this program: to contribute to the educational objectives of the University; to provide a healthy, competitive athletic experience to individual student-athletes; to serve as a public relations vehicle within the community.

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics offers both academic courses and an intercollegiate athletics program. Academic courses offer the opportunity for individuals to gain knowledge and understanding in a particular area of expertise related to intercollegiate athletics.

Sacramento State has made a strong commitment to the achievement of national excellence at the NCAA Division I level. It also is committed to maintaining an equitable program between men and women.

Intercollegiate Athletics are members of the Big West, Western Athletic Conference, Mountain Pacific Sports Federation and American Athletic Conferences. http://hornetsports.com/landing/index

Job Duties:

The Head Coach of Women’s Flag Football will serve as the inaugural leader of Sacramento State’s new NCAA Division I women’s flag football program. The Head Coach is responsible for developing and implementing the overall vision, culture, and competitive strategy of the program; recruiting, teaching, mentoring, and developing student-athletes; scheduling, planning, conducting practices and competitions; supporting student-athlete academic success and well-being; and ensuring compliance with NCAA, conference, and Sacramento State rules and regulations. The position will also build relationships with campus and community partners to promote and advance the program. Work will include evenings, weekends, and travel as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Demonstrated coaching experience in flag football at the high school, community college, collegiate, club, or other competitive level.
• Demonstrated success developing athletes, establishing team culture, and building competitive programs.
• Knowledge of flag football skills, strategies, rules, and teaching progressions.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, mentor, and support the academic and personal development of student-athletes.
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with student-athletes, administrators, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations, or the ability to learn and apply applicable NCAA, conference, and Sacramento State policies.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to build and develop a new athletic program.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record at the time of appointment.
• Ability to work during normal business hours, evenings, and weekends.
• Demonstrated ability to advance the Athletic Department and University’s commitment to diversity and gender equity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Collegiate coaching experience in women’s flag football.
• Experience coaching at the community college, NAIA, or NCAA Division I.
• Experience launching, developing, or administering a new athletic program, including budget development, equipment life-cycle management, scheduling of competition, etc.
• A record of competitive success, including championships, postseason participation, player development, or other measurable program achievements.
• Experience recruiting and developing student-athletes in a collegiate environment.

Applicant Instructions:

Initial review of applications will begin October 23, 2026 and continued until the position has been filled. Applicants must upload:

• A cover letter
• A resume/CV that includes (3) professional references
• Transcript showing highest degree earned

Other Specifics About the Position:

This is a 12-month, FLSA exempt position with full health benefits at the Coaching Specialist classification and may have a less than full-time time-base. However the number of hours worked per week throughout the period of employment will vary depending on needs of the department, and exempt employees do not receive overtime pay. Appointment is non-tenured and renewable annually dependent upon satisfactory performance, budget considerations, enrollment, and programmatic need.

About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California's capital city, five miles from the State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre park-like campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the "Farm-to-Fork Capital," is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million.

Sacramento State proudly serves as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and Black-Serving Institution (BSI). The university enrolls around 31,000 students from the Greater Sacramento Region, throughout California, across the nation, and around the world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:

“As California's capital university, Sacramento State transforms lives by preparing all students to lead, serve, and succeed. We are committed to our designations as a Hispanic Serving Institution, an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution, and a Black Serving Institution, and to intentionally serving students reflective of these designations and all students who have been historically underserved in education.”

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code, Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.

Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/benefits/reasonable-accomodation.html.

The University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/learning-development/csu-learn.html.

Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act Notification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery .

The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at clery@csus.edu.

Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

Background Check Disclaimer

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before a formal offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct. (eff. June 2026)

Out of State Employment

Per CSU-wide policy (HR2021-04), all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12-month break in service) on or after January 1, 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty hired prior to January 1, 2022 must be available to perform work in the State of California if their assignment is in-person.

Eligibility Verification

Candidate will be required to provide official transcripts of their highest degree earned and must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agent for non-tenure track (temporary/lecturer) faculty for H1-B Visa.

California State University, Sacramento is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the “Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.

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