Head Coach Women's Flag Football

Description

Summary / Purpose :

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 :

Qualifications

Knowledge, Ability and Skill :

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.

Special Requirements :

Physical and Mental Requirements :

Work Environment

None

Under 1 / 3

1 / 3 to 2 / 3

Over 2 / 3

Outdoor Weather Conditions

Work with fumes or airborne particles

Work near moving mechanical parts

Risk of electrical shock

Vibration

Physical Activity

None

Under 1 / 3

1 / 3 to 2 / 3

Over 2 / 3

Standing

Walking

Sitting

Talking & Hearing

Using hands / fingers to handle / feel

Climbing or balancing

Bending, pulling, pushing

Driving

Lifting Requirements

None

Under 1 / 3

1 / 3 to 2 / 3

Over 2 / 3

Up to 10 pounds

Up to 25 pounds

Up to 50 pounds

Up to 75 pounds

Up to 100 pounds

Over 100 pounds

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

_X_ Close vision ( clear vision at 20 inches or less)

___ Distance vision ( clear vision at 20 feet or more)

___ Color vision ( ability to identify and distinguish colors)

___ Peripheral vision ( 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 ( 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.)