Women’s Flag Football Head Coach

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Newberry College (NCAA D2) seeks qualified applicants for Women’s Flag Football Head Coach. Newberry College will begin tits inaugural program in 2026-27 and is seeking a candidate to recruit and start the program. The selected candidate will help ensure the program operates and conducts itself within the ideals, goals, rules, and regulations set forth by Newberry College, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the South Atlantic Conference (SAC). The college has three playing facilities available to the team with a state-of-the-art strength and conditioning and athletic training center and currently sponsors a women's flag football club team. This fall, the Wolves' field hockey team advanced to the national championship game while the football team advanced to the national semifinals. This position reports directly to the Director of Athletics. The successful candidate shall provide leadership, organization, supervision, instruction, and strategic planning for the women's flag football program

JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Foster an atmosphere promoting academic success and personal development.
2. Meet recruiting and retention goals.
3. Establish an effective communication plan with student-athletes.
4. Plan a competitive schedule.
5. Conduct practices in a safe environment.
6. Effectively manage the budget.
7. Fundraise for additional program needs.
8. Schedule safe and efficient travel to competitions.
9. Implement an effective community service plan.
10. Promote the women's flag football program in the community.
11. Order equipment to serve the needs of the program.
12. Maintain an accurate inventory of uniforms and equipment.
13. Other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Newberry College (NCAA D2) seeks qualified applicants for Women’s Flag Football Head Coach. Newberry College will begin tits inaugural program in 2026-27 and is seeking a candidate to recruit and start the program. The selected candidate will help ensure the program operates and conducts itself within the ideals, goals, rules, and regulations set forth by Newberry College, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the South Atlantic Conference (SAC). The college has three playing facilities available to the team with a state-of-the-art strength and conditioning and athletic training center and currently sponsors a women's flag football club team. This fall, the Wolves' field hockey team advanced to the national championship game while the football team advanced to the national semifinals. This position reports directly to the Director of Athletics. The successful candidate shall provide leadership, organization, supervision, instruction, and strategic planning for the women's flag football program

JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Foster an atmosphere promoting academic success and personal development.
2. Meet recruiting and retention goals.
3. Establish an effective communication plan with student-athletes.
4. Plan a competitive schedule.
5. Conduct practices in a safe environment.
6. Effectively manage the budget.
7. Fundraise for additional program needs.
8. Schedule safe and efficient travel to competitions.
9. Implement an effective community service plan.
10. Promote the women's flag football program in the community.
11. Order equipment to serve the needs of the program.
12. Maintain an accurate inventory of uniforms and equipment.
13. Other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

EDUCATIONAL OR OTHER HIRING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION
Requirements include a bachelor's degree, and previous flag football coaching or playing experience is preferred. Upon employment, the candidate must successfully complete the NCAA certification exam.

APPLICATION
Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Any offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by law or university policies. To apply for the position, send resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three references to:
Hunter Perry/Janet Wolbert
Human.resources@newberry.edu

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