Head Women's Flag Football Coach

The Women's Flag Football Head Coach is responsible for the overall direction for the newly added women's flag football program. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment and retention of student-athletes to meet enrollment and roster expectations; practice and game management; scheduling use of facilities and transportation; efficient budgeting; promotion of the program; and developing the skills of the student-athletes to have a competitive and successful flag football program. The Flag Football Head Coach must exhibit a vibrant personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, displaying Christ-centered servant leadership and a commitment to student success. This individual will seek to integrate the mission, vision, and core values of Concordia University Chicago into his/her daily work with students and fellow staff members.

Responsibilities/Duties:

Oversight of the Women's Flag Football Program

• Responsible for all aspects of the Flag Football program, including but not limited to:

Creation and instruction of developmental techniques, strategy, and competitive practices to maximize skill development, potential talent, and knowledge of the sport

Implement effective game preparation and strategy for high level of competition

Cultivate an environment consistent with the values of the university and fostering the development of the whole student-athlete

Instill self-discipline, accountability, and integrity into the program

Ensure program is compliant with all NCAA, NACC, and CUC policies

• Handle logistics of the Flag Football Program

Arrange facility reservations and travel details for the program

Maintain fiscal responsibility for the budget provided by the university to effectively run the program in the purchasing, storage, and maintenance of uniforms and equipment

Fundraise appropriately to meet the needs of the program and department in collaboration with the University Foundation and Alumni Office

Recruitment and Retention of student-athletes participating in the Flag Football Program

• Responsible for the recruitment of women's flag football student-athletes in partnership/conjunction with the Office/Department of Undergraduate Admissions. that fit the university academically, athletically, and spiritually

Meet enrollment and roster goals set by the University and Athletic Department

Create and implement an effective recruiting strategy, including recruitment at Lutheran and Christian high schools. Faith-based secondary institutions

• Maintain retention of student-athletes

Facilitate academic support for the success of all student-athletes

Identify and coordinate areas of support needed for the student-athletes

Other assignments

• Collaborate with members of the Athletic Department to support department-wide initiatives.
• Assist with Game Administration and Supervision
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Skill Sets:

• Demonstrated experience in planning and directing a flag football program
• Experience working with an established budget
• Experience with successful recruitment and retention strategies.
• Exhibits a service mentality toward all stakeholders
• Maintains professional, accurate, and timely communication with all stakeholders.
• Improves work performance and that of others by being receptive to and appropriately sharing information
• Strong administrative skills, including related computer and technology skills
• Superior verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Enthusiastic supporter of Lutheran higher education and Concordia University Chicago

Minimum Experience Required: 3-5 years flag football coaching experience; flag football athlete experience

Preferred Experience: Intercollegiate coaching with recruiting experience

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree; Master's preferred

Compensation and Benefits:

Starting range is dependent upon individual qualifications and experience. Concordia University Chicago benefit options include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and/or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability and Survivor Plan (Basic Life Insurance)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Tuition benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

Application Information:

Interested individuals should include a cover letter, resume and references with their online application.

Concordia does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex or age. As an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, however, and to the extent allowed by law, Concordia University reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religious affiliation.

Concordia University Chicago does not generally sponsor for employment visas except for positions that oversee, teach or support our international programs.

About Concordia University Chicago:

Concordia University Chicago is a liberal arts-based Christian university founded in the Lutheran tradition. Through its College of Theology, Arts & Humanities, College of Business, College of Education, and College of Health, Science & Technology, Concordia-Chicago offers more than 160 areas of study in small classes taught by professors who are passionate about teaching and student success. All undergraduate and graduate degrees are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Concordia University Chicago has been recognized as a College of Distinction since 2010, and is consistently ranked among the Best Regional Universities-Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. For more than a decade, combined undergraduate and graduate enrollment has exceeded 5,000 students. Concordia University Chicago is located in River Forest, 10 miles west of downtown Chicago. Learn more about our commitment to higher education, rooted in the Gospel, at CUChicago.edu.

Steadfast in Jesus Christ as revealed in the Holy Scriptures, Concordia University Chicago promotes academic rigor in its liberal arts and professional programs; grounds students in objective truth, integrity, and excellence; and practices faithfulness to the Confessional teachings of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, as it forms students for vocations in church, family, and the world.

Salary : $45,000 - $55,000