Head Coach - Flag Football

Description: The Head Coach – Flag Football is the most visible coaching role in our new professional Flag Football league, which launches in Summer 2027. This person will be the competitive and cultural leader of one of the inaugural women’s franchises, a position that carries the weight of building something historic and the responsibility of leading elite athletes at the highest level of the sport. Job Type Full-time

Own the franchise’s complete competitive identity — scheme philosophy, tempo, game-day approach, and the strategic decisions that define how the team plays Direct all aspects of game preparation, including weekly game-planning, opponent film study, scheme installation, and the practice structure that builds competitive readiness Make all final in-game decisions — including key situational calls, clock management, roster deployment, and any decisions that require the head coach’s authority during live competition Collaborate with the Offensive Coordinator and Defensive Coordinator on weekly scheme installation, practice design, and in-game adjustments — holding both coordinators accountable to the standard of competitive excellence the franchise demands Stay current on flag football at the IFAF level, national team competition, and the evolving 5v5 landscape, incorporating relevant innovations into the team’s approach Team Culture & Player Leadership Establish and sustain the franchise’s culture — the values, standards, accountability expectations, and competitive identity that players, staff, and the league can build on year over year Build genuine, trusted relationships with every player on the roster, understanding their individual goals, challenges, and development needs alongside their competitive role on the team Lead the franchise’s player meeting structure — team meetings, unit meetings, and individual conversations — ensuring every player is prepared, engaged, and knows exactly what is expected of them Create an environment where international players feel welcomed, respected, and fully integrated into the team’s culture and competitive system from day one Partner with the Director of Player Programs & Engagement on player welfare resources, ensuring athletes are supported holistically throughout the season Player Development Develop individual player development plans in partnership with the coordinators, identifying specific technical, physical, and mental performance goals for each player on the roster Conduct or oversee all individual player evaluations throughout the season, providing direct, constructive, and specific feedback that accelerates development Participate in the combine evaluation process, providing Head Coach perspective on personnel decisions that will shape the franchise’s roster Build a player development culture where athletes feel challenged to improve daily and supported in the process — a culture that makes the franchise a destination for elite flag football talent Identify and develop players who may have dual competitive and future coaching or leadership potential within the league ecosystem Game-Day Operations & Broadcast Obligations Lead all pre-game preparation — warm-up, final walk-through, team meeting, and the physical and mental readiness of the roster before kick-off Manage the game-day sideline with professionalism, energy, and composure — setting the standard for how the franchise presents itself in the league’s broadcast-first environment Fulfill all mandatory broadcast obligations, including the halftime coach interview and the post-game press availability, representing the franchise with the same professionalism expected on the field Comply with the league’s in-game microphone program and all sideline conduct standards as outlined in the Flag Operations Manual Conduct the post-game team meeting and coordinate with coordinators on the film review and preparation priorities for the following week Coordinator Management & Staff Leadership Provide clear direction, high expectations, and ongoing development for the Offensive Coordinator and Defensive Coordinator, holding both accountable to the competitive and cultural standard of the franchise Facilitate a collaborative, high-performing coaching staff culture where the OC and DC are aligned, communicative, and functioning as a unified coaching unit Participate in the Director of Coaching’s annual coaching development program, contributing to the cross-franchise learning culture and the elevation of coaching standards league-wide Uphold and model the league’s Personal Conduct Policy, professional standards, and athlete welfare commitments in all interactions with players, staff, officials, and media Community & League Representation Represent the franchise and the league in community engagements, youth flag football clinics, and public appearances as scheduled by the Director of Community Relations Serve as an ambassador for women’s professional flag football — the sport, the league, and the athletes — in all public-facing contexts Build and maintain professional relationships with coaches across the league, within the flag football coaching community, and throughout the broader football ecosystem