Flag Football Coach

Flag Football is more popular than ever and U1 Sports is proud to partner up with NFL Flag and offer leagues in the Fall/Winter/Spring seasons. Flag Football is a non-contact sport full of fun and excitement. This Spring season, we are offering leagues at multiple locations with a coed division that accommodates players in Grades 1-8th, followed by an All-Girls high school division and Boys high school division. All games and practices in our Saturday League will take place at Riverbank St. Park (679 Riverside Drive) from 10am-11:15am. Our Sunday League will take place at the Fieldston School (3901 Fieldston Road) from 10am-12:00pm . The teams are balanced through a coach's assessment and draft.

Qualifications

• Successful coaching experience with adolescents in grades K-8.
• A passion for athletic competition and the ability to motivate, build confidence, character and inspire student-athletes
• Commitment to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive community
• Some divisions practice and play games at different times, making it possible to work with multiple age groups or teams.
• Practices occur on the day of games
• Plan and manage positive, engaging practices
• Oversee the development and progress of each child on their team
• Complete end of season student-athlete assessments

Desired Qualities

• Strong interpersonal communication skills and highly developed emotional intelligence
• Differentiates instruction for a range of learning styles and abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Respects and enjoys working with 5-15yr olds
• Excellent communication
• Organized