Head Coach, Womens Flag Football; Game Day Administrator

Head Coach, Women's Flag Football; Game Day Administrator Mechanicsburg, PA, United States The Head Coach serves as the program leader for Women's flag football. As the Head Coach, this individual is responsible for operating a program for student-athletes, with differing abilities and skills, and serving as a role model in meeting our complimentary goals in Athletics of "Pursuing Athletic ExcellenceDeveloping Christian Character." This is a full-time, 10 month position. Primary Duties: 1. Ability to coach, teach, and train student-athletes in skills and strategies specific to Women's flag football to be competitive within the Middle Atlantic Conference. 2. Ability to administer NCAA Division III intercollegiate Women's flag football program, including recruiting, scheduling, budgeting, travel, and practice plans for a roster size of 25-30. 3. Communicate with the Athletic Trainer, Athletics Communication Director, facilities assignor, and department administrators as needed. 4. Ability to establish appropriate and effective mentoring relationships with student-athletes, including a team grade point average of 3.00 and a retention rate of 82%. 5. Supervise part-time assistant coach(es) who are part of the program. 6. Plan and operate a successful summer camp (full-time only). Note: Planning occurs during the contractual year, while the camp occurs in the summer. 7. Serve on appropriate departmental and campus committees, including the Community of Educators (COE), and be a presence in University activities and governance. 8. Provide leadership to service learning projects/missions experiences on an annual basis. 9. Maintain consistent and reliable attendance. Secondary Duties: 1. Other duties as assigned. 2. Game Management supervision and serve as NCAA post-season tournament director. Qualifications Education Required: Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred Experience Required: Minimum of 3 years assistant coach experience, or 2 years head coach experience (prefer head coach experience) at the college or high school level, playing experience required Skills, Characteristics Required for Position: Ability to administer NCAA Division III intercollegiate Women's flag football program, including recruiting, scheduling, budgeting, travel, and practice plans for a roster size of 25-30; Ability to coach, teach, and train student-athletes in skills and strategies in Women's flag football to be competitive within the Middle Atlantic Conference; Ability to establish appropriate and effective mentoring relationships with student-athletes, including a team grade point average of 3.00 and a retention rate of 82%; Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the stages of student development and the importance of holistic education; Ability to be a team player within the Athletics Department and the University; Good judgment and problem solving skills; Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and Demonstrated commitment to continued learning/professional development (i.e., presentations, publications, serving on regional and/or national committees) Special Working Conditions: Required to work weekends and evenings as needed. About Us Messiah University's commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission "to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society." The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement. Job Info Job Identification: 380 Job Category: Athletics Posting Date: 05/01/2026, 04:00 PM Job Schedule: Full time Locations: 1 University Ave, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055, US To apply, visit jeid-5a0a5ef5a39edd489ead4d5eb2bb9aff