Reports To: Head Flag Football Coach / Athletic Director
Location: Alexander Gymnasium

Position Overview

The Women's Assistant Flag Football Coach assists the Head Coach in planning, organizing, and executing a high-quality flag football program. This role focuses on teaching core skills, developing team strategies, supporting student athlete growth, and fostering a positive, protected, and competitive team environment.

Key Responsibilities

Coaching & Skill Development

- Assist in planning and leading daily practices, drills, and conditioning sessions.
- Teach fundamental skills including flag pulling, route running, throwing, catching, defensive coverage, and footwork.
- Work closely with specific positional groups (e.g., Offense/QB/WRs or Defense/DBs) during practice and game situations.
- Help substitute players during games and track playing time to ensure fair participation and athletic development.
- Assist the Head Coach in formulating playbooks, game plans, and defensive schemes.
- Analyze opponent film (if applicable) and assist in scout team preparation.
- Manage sideline operations, calling specific units or positional rotations as directed by the Head Coach.





Program & Administrative Support

- Maintain inventory, setup, and teardown of training equipment (pylons, footballs, flags, cones, first-aid kits).
- Enforce all league/school athletic policies, sportsmanship standards, and safety guidelines.
- Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, travel, and locker room/bench areas.
- Assist with team communication, attendance tracking, and parent/guardian updates.

Qualifications & Skills

- Experience: Prior experience playing or coaching flag football, tackle football, or a related team sport.
- Knowledge: Deep understanding of flag football rules, offensive/defensive concepts, and safety protocols.
- Leadership: Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; ability to motivate and mentor young athletes.
- Certifications: First Aid / CPR / AED certification (or willingness to obtain prior to season start); NFHS / USA Football certifications preferred.

About the Location

Lawrence University
711 East Boldt Way
Appleton, WI 54911

📌 Women's Flag Football Assistant Coach (Appleton)
🏢 Lawrence University Department of Theatre Arts
📍 Appleton