Head Coach, Women's Flag Football | California State University, Sacramento

Sacramento, California, 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.