"Head Coach Women's Flag Football"

The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promote academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally diverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.

Position Description Summary/Purpose:

The part-time Head Coach recruits, trains and provides guidance to members of the women’s flag football team in a manner which promotes the academic, athletic and social success of athletes and is consistent with the mission and goals of the University of Bridgeport Athletic Department. The inaugural season will begin in 2026-2027, with competition beginning in Spring 2027.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Represent the University of Bridgeport and the Athletic Department in a positive manner with a high degree of integrity and quality.
• Promote and support the University of Bridgeport and its mission.
• Recruit student-athletes for the 26-27 academic year, and therefore in accordance with NCAA rules and regulations.
• Promote Women’s Flag Football at the University of Bridgeport
• Provide leadership in the planning and operation of the program.
• Administer within the policies of University of Bridgeport, team conference, and NCAA rules.
• Organize and facilitate all daily practice sessions, contest preparation, competition and off-season training.
• Adhere to operating, equipment and scholarship budgets as established by the Athletic Department.
• Delegate responsibilities to assistant coaches and team members.
• Develop and maintain a successful recruiting system while maintaining a high level of visibility.
• Assist in promotion and public relations activities for the University of Bridgeport Athletic Department.
• Supervise and evaluate assistant coaches.
• Schedule contests in accordance with the policies set forth by the University of Bridgeport Athletic Department.
• Coordinate travel and meal considerations for away contests.
• Conducts all work in a safe manner and all work safety practices are followed.

Other Functions:

• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
• Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends.
• Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

• Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering best practices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and build an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.
• Experience in the sport of flag football
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, and sometimes outdoor environment
• Ability to recruit and promote the university

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience:

The qualifications required would generally be acquired with …….

….. or any equivalent combination of education, work experience and training.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; advanced degree preferred;
• CPR/AED certification;
• College participation and/or coaching preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Coaching and /or participation at collegiate level preferred; demonstrated ability and passion to teach and demonstrate skills of flag football:
• Ability to work weekdays, evenings and weekends;
• Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and meet University of Bridgeport’s Driving Requirements;
• Willingness to fundraise;
• Ability to interact with all levels of the university community.

Special Requirements:

• Valid license & insured vehicle

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Work Environment

Physical Activity

Lifting Requirements

Vision requirements (Especially relevant if driving is required by the job)

• X Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• ___ Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• ___ Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• ___ Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)
• ___ Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
• ___ No special vision requirements

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between The University of Bridgeport and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)