Head Flag Football Coach

Application Process: Please ensure your resume and cover letter are uploaded to the application.

About Alverno College

Alverno College is nationally recognized for its innovative, ability-based curriculum that emphasizes active learning, continuous feedback, and student development. Learn more about our academic programs at https://catalog.alverno.edu/.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. This role requires the ability to communicate effectively, use instructional technology, and work in classroom, laboratory, and/or online learning environments. Laboratory instructors must be able to safely demonstrate and supervise laboratory activities in accordance with established safety procedures.

Applicant Accommodations

Alverno College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Applicants who require an accommodation to complete the application process or participate in an interview should contact the Human Resources Department at hr@alverno.edu.

Alverno College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Alverno College is looking for an individual to serve as the Head Flag Football Coach for the Department of Athletics and manage all program operations, including recruitment, retention, practice planning, player development, and performance training. The incumbent must be able to communicate effectively and ensure coaching and administrative responsibilities are conducted in accordance with Alverno College, NCAA, and conference policies. This is a part-time position requiring weekend and evening work.

Principal Responsibilities

• Serve as the Head Flag Football Coach and manage all practices, competitions, and team related

activities.

• Manage all travel/logistic components and any assistant coaches and team personnel as it pertains

to the Flag Football program.

• Recruit to roster minimums and retain student-athletes to ensure roster is in the range as directed by

the Director of Athletics.

• Participate in meetings and gatherings with departments as it pertains to athletic facility spaces

across campus.

• Manage additional responsibilities within the Athletics Department as needed, including Event

Management.

• Knowledge and adherence to all NCAA, Conference, and Alverno College policies.
• Attend Conference, Department, Association committees, and official College functions when

appropriate.

• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with student-athletes, staff, faculty, alumnae, volunteers,

and fans.

• Maintain positive professional relationships with other colleges, professional peers and organizations

to remain current in trends particular to sport and further develop areas of responsibility.

• Comply with safety procedures and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission of the College.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree required.

2. Strong communication skills with faculty, staff, students, potential student-athletes, parents, coaches,

officials, and the public.

3. Must have demonstrated leadership abilities and an understanding of student development, including

the ability to balance student needs and take on an institutional perspective.

4. Requires the ability to work in a team setting and work effectively with a variety of audiences and

departments.

5. Requires strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize.

6. Must be able to work evenings and weekends as necessary to attend practices and events.

7. Current driver's license, meeting the qualifications to drive an Alverno van.

8. Must be able to move freely, including the ability to frequently walk, stand, stoop, and bend.