A Coach works with individual athletes or with sports teams to develop skills and improve teamwork and competitive performance. Runs practice sessions and physical conditioning programs; assesses the strengths and weaknesses of players; plans strategies for games; motivates and encourage players and teaches good sportsmanship.
The Assistant Coach for Women's Flag Football will assist in all aspects of the program, including coaching, recruiting, player development, and operations. This position is designed for a motivated and energetic individual who is passionate about coaching, mentoring student-athletes, and helping grow one of the nation's fastest-emerging collegiate sports.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist the Head Coach with daily practice planning, implementation, and on-field instruction. Support player development through film review, skill sessions, and individualized feedback. Assist with scouting, game strategy, and opponent analysis. Help organize travel, equipment, and game-day operations. Play a key role in recruiting prospective student-athletes, including communication, campus visits, and database management. Contribute to maintaining team standards, culture, and academic accountability. Support community engagement, social media promotion, and fundraising initiatives. Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Department.
Position Requirements:
A bachelor's degree is desired. Previous playing or coaching experience in flag football, tackle football, or a related sport preferred. Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to work nights, weekends, and travel as needed. Commitment to the mission, values, and standards of William Woods University Athletics.
Typical Physical Demands:
Ability to climb several flights of stairs several times each day. Ability to lift, push or pull up to 20 pounds. Ability to sit or stand for long periods. Ability to speak and read English fluently. Ability to hear. Ability to travel. Must possess a valid Missouri driver's license and adhere to the WWU vehicle policy.
Work Schedule:
William Woods University promotes a student-centered learning environment valuing inclusion, creativity, and intellectual inquiry. Focused on professions-oriented education, we prepare learners for success. William Woods University is an independent institution chartered by the State of Missouri with main campus facilities in Fulton, MO. It has been operating continuously since 1870, taking its current form as a coeducational university with undergraduate and graduate programs in 1993. Today, William Woods draws approximately 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students from 35 states and approximately 11 foreign countries. William Woods has been ranked as a Top 100 Midwest University by U.S. News and World Report, and has been recognized for the quality and affordability of its online degree programs. With a full liberal arts curriculum, William Woods also offers a strong professional tradition, with nationally ranked programs in Equestrian Studies and American Sign Language. Its graduate education program figures strongly in the administration and leadership of Missouri's state school system. William Woods University is governed by a self-perpetuating board of trustees, and remains committed to serving the public good by helping students link intellectual development with the responsibilities of citizenship and professional life. William Woods University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
