University of Illinois Springfield
Head Women's Flag Football Coach
University of Illinois Springfield, Springfield, Illinois, us, 62777
Head Women's Flag Football Coach
University of Illinois Springfield (UIS)
We are seeking an experienced individual to lead our Women’s Flag Football program as the head coach.
About UIS:
University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system and serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. (http://www.uis.edu)
Posting Category:
E
Application deadline:
Open until filled
Minimum Starting Salary:
$50,000 annually
Summary The Head Women’s Flag Football Coach will develop the program to compete for championships while ensuring academic achievement, within the philosophy, objectives, policies, and guidelines of NCAA Division II, Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC), and the Department of Athletics.
Duties & Responsibilities
Teach and instruct advanced level skills, techniques, and game strategies; develop student-athletes to competitive achievements.
Recruit highly successful student-athletes who are physically and academically talented, represent UIS with good character, and strive to graduate from UIS.
Administer a strategic vision for success, including budgeting, planning, organizing, and reconciling flag football accounts for compliance with the budget.
Mentor student-athletes on and off the field; monitor academic performance and progress; teach skills for academic and lifelong learning.
Ensure compliance with all NCAA Division II and Great Lakes Valley Conference rules; submit compliance forms, adhere to policies, attend mandatory NCAA education sessions; instruct the assistant coaching staff and athletes on compliance.
Schedule, organize, and conduct practices and competitions, including team travel.
Identify, manage, mentor, and develop ethical and talented assistant coaching staff.
Collaborate with athletic training staff, academic support personnel, strength and conditioning, compliance staff, and other campus personnel to enhance and support student-athletes.
Engage in fundraising, marketing, promotion, alumni and community engagement.
Coordinate on‑campus clinics to increase local and regional exposure of UIS and its flag football program.
Attend GLVC, UIS, and Department of Athletics meetings; hold office hours; complete required NCAA and UIS training.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the department’s strategic goals and ongoing initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Demonstrated coaching experience and proven ability to recruit, develop, and mentor student-athletes.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree.
Experience coaching flag football.
Understanding of NCAA Division II regulations.
Tenure of successful collegiate coaching with a proven record of recruiting academically qualified student-athletes.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Skill instruction, practice and game plan development, academic monitoring.
Fundraising and public relations.
General administrative skills, including budgeting and scheduling.
Strong leadership skills.
Commitment to NCAA DII rules compliance.
Ethical integrity.
Knowledge of flag football rules, strategies, and techniques.
Strong communication skills and organizational abilities.
Employment Policies UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E‑Verify. The University may conduct background checks and require disclosure of documented findings of sexual misconduct or harassment. For more information, see the University of Illinois Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.
This position is eligible for benefits, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Social Security taxes are not paid under the State University Retirement System. (Details about pension and Social Security benefits omitted.)
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008). Contact UIS HR at hremployment@uis.edu or call 217‑206‑6652.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in the candidate review process; all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other
Industries Higher Education
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We are seeking an experienced individual to lead our Women’s Flag Football program as the head coach.
About UIS:
University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system and serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. (http://www.uis.edu)
Posting Category:
E
Application deadline:
Open until filled
Minimum Starting Salary:
$50,000 annually
Summary The Head Women’s Flag Football Coach will develop the program to compete for championships while ensuring academic achievement, within the philosophy, objectives, policies, and guidelines of NCAA Division II, Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC), and the Department of Athletics.
Duties & Responsibilities
Teach and instruct advanced level skills, techniques, and game strategies; develop student-athletes to competitive achievements.
Recruit highly successful student-athletes who are physically and academically talented, represent UIS with good character, and strive to graduate from UIS.
Administer a strategic vision for success, including budgeting, planning, organizing, and reconciling flag football accounts for compliance with the budget.
Mentor student-athletes on and off the field; monitor academic performance and progress; teach skills for academic and lifelong learning.
Ensure compliance with all NCAA Division II and Great Lakes Valley Conference rules; submit compliance forms, adhere to policies, attend mandatory NCAA education sessions; instruct the assistant coaching staff and athletes on compliance.
Schedule, organize, and conduct practices and competitions, including team travel.
Identify, manage, mentor, and develop ethical and talented assistant coaching staff.
Collaborate with athletic training staff, academic support personnel, strength and conditioning, compliance staff, and other campus personnel to enhance and support student-athletes.
Engage in fundraising, marketing, promotion, alumni and community engagement.
Coordinate on‑campus clinics to increase local and regional exposure of UIS and its flag football program.
Attend GLVC, UIS, and Department of Athletics meetings; hold office hours; complete required NCAA and UIS training.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the department’s strategic goals and ongoing initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Demonstrated coaching experience and proven ability to recruit, develop, and mentor student-athletes.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree.
Experience coaching flag football.
Understanding of NCAA Division II regulations.
Tenure of successful collegiate coaching with a proven record of recruiting academically qualified student-athletes.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Skill instruction, practice and game plan development, academic monitoring.
Fundraising and public relations.
General administrative skills, including budgeting and scheduling.
Strong leadership skills.
Commitment to NCAA DII rules compliance.
Ethical integrity.
Knowledge of flag football rules, strategies, and techniques.
Strong communication skills and organizational abilities.
Employment Policies UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E‑Verify. The University may conduct background checks and require disclosure of documented findings of sexual misconduct or harassment. For more information, see the University of Illinois Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.
This position is eligible for benefits, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Social Security taxes are not paid under the State University Retirement System. (Details about pension and Social Security benefits omitted.)
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008). Contact UIS HR at hremployment@uis.edu or call 217‑206‑6652.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in the candidate review process; all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other
Industries Higher Education
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