Head Coach Women’s Flag Football in Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania at Gwynedd Mercy University

SUMMARY
This is a seasonal, part-time, temporary position. In this position there is a strong emphasis on the recruitment of academically qualified student athletes while also entertaining other responsibilities and functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Coaching Duties

• Coach/train/teach the sport of Women’s Flag Football to members of the Women’s Flag Football team at Gwynedd Mercy University
• Responsibilities include but are not limited to, all aspects (in traditional and non-traditional seasons) of coaching, planning, directing, developing and managing a successful program – conditioning, recruiting, scouting, scheduling, travel, equipment, budget management, fundraising, monitoring academic progress of student-athletes, etc.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, Atlantic East Conference / United East Conference and university policies and procedures
• Meet recruiting goals as established by the Director of Athletics
• Maintain certification for CPR/AED and First Aid
• Monitor budget and fundraising account
• Attend department staff meetings and university functions
• Represent university at conference coach’s meetings
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A valid driver’s license is required for this position.

Education/Experience
Bachelor's Degree required. Minimum of three years of collegiate coaching experience or related experience required.

Technical Skills
Proficiency with the personal computer.

Language Skills
Effective written and verbal communication is essential. Ability to articulate athletic policies and procedures. Ability to respond to and deal with varied constituencies.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to develop budgetary, demographic and other reports that may require mathematical computations. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to gather, organize, interpret and present information for reports. Ability to respond to crisis and emergencies. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Interpersonal Skills
Ability to interact with students on a one-to-one basis as well as in groups. Ability to interact effectively and professionally with others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

EOE Statement: Gwynedd Mercy University is committed to maintaining a positive learning, working, and living environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. Gwynedd Mercy University does not discriminate against any applicant for admission to or employment at the University because of race, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, color, marital status, veteran status, genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (‘Protected Classes’). This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, financial aid, educational services, and student programs and activities, as well as to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, hiring, placement, transfer, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, and termination. The University will not tolerate unlawful acts of discrimination or harassment based upon Protected Classes, or related retaliation against or by any employee or student.