Apply to Head Women's Flag Football Coach

Job Title:         Head Women’s Flag Football Coach
Department:   Athletics
Reports To:     Director
Salary:             $9,000 per season (August to May)
FLSA Status:   Exempt

OVERVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY: Washington Adventist University (WAU) is a Christ-centered institution of higher education that supports a culture of excellence where all feel valued. Nestled in a desirable residential community in Takoma Park, Maryland, WAU offers its faculty and staff an environment where professional expertise is valued and lasting connections between co-workers are formed as we work together to ensure the success of our students. Regardless of title, every employee supports WAU’s vision of producing graduates who bring moral leadership and competence to their communities.
SUMMARY: The Head Women’s Flag Football Coach is responsible for coaching the Women’s Flag Football program. This role requires a regular on-campus presence and close collaboration with the Athletic Director, coaching staff, student-athletes, and University partners to support competitive excellence and institutional visibility.
This is a stipend position with variable hours based on athletic seasons, competition schedules, and University needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
HEAD WOMEN’S FLAG FOOTBALL COACH
Primary Focus: Leadership, coaching, recruitment, and development of the Women’s Flag Football program.

Develop, lead, and sustain the Women’s Flag Football program aligned with NAIA standards and WAU values.
Recruit, coach, mentor, and supervise student-athletes and assistant coaches.
Plan and conduct practices, competitions, team meetings, and film sessions within a structured seasonal calendar.
Support student-athlete academic progress and collaborate with campus partners to promote retention and success.
Ensure compliance with NAIA, conference, and University athletic policies related to recruiting and competition.
Manage the program budget within assigned funding levels.
Coordinate team travel, scheduling, and logistics in collaboration with the Athletic Director.
Complete required NAIA coaching education and certification requirements.
Maintain regular communication with Athletic Training staff regarding student-athlete health and well-being.

Other Duties

Represent WAU Athletics at meetings, events, and conferences as directed.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in collegiate athletics, coaching, sports information, or a related field.
Experience with athletics communications, media relations, and digital platforms preferred.
Coaching experience in flag football or a related sport strongly preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & EXPECTATIONS

This position requires regular on-campus presence during core business hours, with flexibility to adjust schedules around practices, competitions, and travel.
Evening, weekend, and travel commitments occur primarily during the competitive season and are balanced through schedule adjustments during non-competition periods.
The work environment includes office and athletic facilities with a moderate noise level.

LOCATION: Takoma Park, MD—On-site/In-office. NOTE: This position is not eligible for any type of regular remote or teleworking arrangement.
LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE NOTICES

Washington Adventist University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability in employment or in the provision of services. WAU complies with all applicable federal and state laws, including the Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources. Washington Adventist University provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Maryland law.
As a religiously affiliated institution, Washington Adventist University exercises its constitutional and statutory rights to give preference in employment to members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and reserves the right to claim exemption from certain provisions of Title IX and Title VII where they conflict with the university’s religious beliefs and values.
Title VII Exception Notice
Washington Adventist University is a religiously qualified Equal Opportunity Employer under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. As such the University has the legal right to prefer a member of the Seventh-day Adventist ("SDA") Church in its hiring process. If a qualified SDA candidate is not identified, the University will give the opportunity to candidates who must understand and respect the mission, purpose, and identity of Washington Adventist University as a condition of their employment.34 CRF (and subsections), insofar as they conflict with the Seventh-day Adventist teaching and practices.

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