Head Coach Middle School Coed Flag Football

## Head Coach Middle School Coed Flag Football

Girard College is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable individual for the position of Head Coach - Middle School Coed Flag Football. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of flag football fundamentals, positive leadership, and the ability to foster a fun, inclusive, and development-focused team culture aligned with the mission of Girard College.

**Position Type:**

Stipend position (no benefits)

**Reports To:**

Athletic Director

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Lead and manage all aspects of the middle school coed flag football program
• Teach age-appropriate fundamentals, rules, and strategies of flag football
• Develop in-season training plans focused on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship
• Foster academic achievement, character development, and respect among student-athletes
• Organize and oversee tryouts, practices, and all scheduled games (home and away)
• Maintain a positive, inclusive, and safe environment for all participants
• Ensure compliance with all school policies and league regulations
• Communicate effectively with players, parents/guardians, and school stakeholders
• Manage team equipment, uniforms, and inventory
• Submit and manage program needs in coordination with the Athletic Director
• Support athlete health and safety by following care plans and maintaining First Aid/CPR/AED certifications
• Coordinate team transportation and maintain vehicle cleanliness and fuel levels as needed
• Attend Athletic Department meetings when scheduled by the Athletic Director
• Community Engagement & Program Support:
• Serve as a positive representative and ambassador of Girard College and its athletic programs
• Support the Athletic Department’s mission by encouraging participation and sportsmanship
• Build relationships with middle school staff and youth sports organizations as appropriate

**Required Skills:**

• Knowledge of flag football rules, fundamentals, and player development
• Ability to motivate, teach, and mentor middle school student-athletes
• Clear, age-appropriate communication with players, parents/guardians, and staff
• Demonstrated leadership, professionalism, and positive role modeling
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and work in various weather conditions
• Understanding of how to build a development-focused, values-driven middle school program

• **Time Commitment:**
• ***In-Season:***

• Practices: Weekdays, 1-2 hours/day
• Mandatory attendance at all scheduled games
• Season Length: Approximately 6-8 weeks
• Weekend availability may be required

***Off-Season:***

• Participation in program planning and development as approved by the Athletic Director

## Qualifications
**Qualifications:**

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of three (3) years of coaching experience at the youth, middle school, high school, collegiate, or professional level (flag football or tackle football)
• Must have completed PIAA coaching education requirements at time of hire
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to working collaboratively with student-athletes, administration, faculty, and staff
• Must pass all required background checks and hold a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record

**Required Certifications (Prior to Start Date):**

• FBI Fingerprint Clearance
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
• Pennsylvania Criminal Background Check
• Valid Driver’s License (safe driving record)
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification