Head Coach - Women's Flag Football

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is hiring for the position of Head Coach - Women's Flag Football!

Saint Joseph's College of Maine has added Women's Flag Football as its newest varsity sport, becoming the first collegiate institution in the State of Maine to sponsor the sport at the NCAA varsity level!

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Head Coach supports the department of Athletics by being responsible for the management and administration of the Women's Flag Football program; leading Athletic Department efforts in specific areas; providing supervision and development of staff; creating and establishing sports camps and clinics and adhering to and enforcing all policies, goals and procedures of the Athletic Department and College.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree is required
• Head coaching experience is preferred
• Experience recruiting student-athletes preferred
• Current CPR/AED certification
• Must have a valid driver's license, complete a driver training program and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record

SCHEDULE:

• This is a full-time 11-month position August through June
• Evening, nighttime, and weekend hours are required through attending athletic contests and campus events
• Meets on a regular basis with the Co-Directors of Athletics
• Weekly/daily schedule will be determined by game schedule -- to be regularly reviewed and determined with the Co-Directors of Athletics.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of this sport and applicable rules
• Knowledge of, or experience in, recruitment strategies
• Must be CPR/AED certified and must maintain certification
• Must take annual NCAA Compliance exam
• Must have a valid driver's license, complete a driver training program and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
• Proven leadership and managerial skills
• Proven training, coaching and mentoring abilities
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Computer competence in word processing, creation of slide presentations, database management and electronic mail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of general office operations
• Must demonstrate teamwork skills and a willingness to help others
• Possesses a positive attitude to foster a cohesive working environment
• Possess a high degree of confidentiality, professionalism, and support for SJC community members
• Tolerates work-related stress effectively, maintaining professionalism and adherence to core values in all interactions

REQUIRED TRAININGS (to be completed upon hire):

• Bloodborne Pathogens & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Hazard Communication & The Global Harmonizing System
• Working Conditions in Hot & Cold Environments
• Video Display Terminal (VDT)

About Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1912, Saint Joseph's College is Maine's only Catholic college. Located on the shores of Sebago Lake in Standish, Maine, the 460-acre campus offers 46 undergraduate programs and a Division III athletic program to approximately 800 on-campus students. In addition to its on-campus offerings, Saint Joseph's College provides certificates, undergraduate, and advanced degrees to approximately 1,200 working adults residing throughout the United States and in more than 20 other countries through its online learning program.

Saint Joseph's College of Maine seeks to attract, retain, and develop personnel who support its mission and are committed to nurturing highly competent and deeply compassionate leaders ready to serve in a vulnerable world. Inspired by the life and vision of Catherine McAuley, it welcomes persons from all backgrounds as part of its community which is guided by the following values:

• to seek and embrace truth and wisdom wherever it may be found;

• to combine faith with reason in the pursuit of academic excellence;

• to commit ourselves to honesty in all relations with each other;

• to welcome the perspectives, cultures, and abilities of all people of good will, especially the disenfranchised;

• to value and respect the contribution of each member of the community;

• to reach out beyond the College's boundaries to serve the needs of others with compassion and mercy;

• to address instances of injustice that impact people and the earth in solidarity with those we serve and from a position of informed advocacy.

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing an inclusive work environment that supports a diverse faculty and staff. We consider all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture, Afro hairstyles, and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, genetic information, military status, sex or gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disabilities, familial status, protected whistleblower activity, previous assertion of workers' compensation claim, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees wishing to report sex-based discrimination, harassment, or misconduct should contact the Title IX Office (titleIX@sjcme.edu, 207-893-6606, 115A Heffernan Center).

In order to be considered for the position, submit an application, resume and statement of coaching philosophy electronically by clicking on "Apply." Be sure to also read and sign the Pre-Employment Statement. Offers are contingent upon successfully passing a background check. Specific questions may be emailed to: sjcemployment@sjcme.edu or call 207-893-7757.