Cornell College·Mount Vernon, Iowa
The coach is responsible for developing student-athletes athletically and personally while managing recruitment and training. Additional duties include managing home and away competitions, travel planning, and general administrative tasks.
Applications are being accepted for an assistant women's flag football coach. This is a part-time position that manages all aspects of the athletic program. The position is scheduled to start as soon as possible and work through June 30, 2027.
Cornell College is a selective liberal arts college distinguished by our Ingenuity curriculum that builds on the strengths of our One Course At A Time schedule. This combination encourages the qualities of being thoughtful, original, and inventive, using the strengths of a liberal arts education to apply ideas to solve problems and meet challenges through hands-on experience in learning. Academic immersion, Division III NCAA athletic teams, and unparalleled flexibility attract an ambitious student body from across the U.S. and worldwide. We are located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, an urban fringe community located in the heart of the ICR Iowa region.
Experience in coaching at the college level.
Travel is required.
Frequent weekend and evening hours are required.
Working environment includes both indoors and outdoors, exposure to various weather conditions, including temperature extremes.
Indoor work environment may not be air conditioned during hot weather.
Must have the physical ability to walk, lift up to 50 pounds, run, bend, twist, climb, see, hear, and communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
This position works in-person.
All requirements are subject to change over time, with possible modifications made to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
The position will remain open until filled. To apply, submit a resume through Cornell's online application system.
Cornell is an AA/EO employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. Cornell complies with Iowa's Smoke Free Air Act. Cornell utilizes E-Verify and requires satisfactory completion of a background check.
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and a valid Iowa driver's license with insurance. Experience in college-level coaching is preferred.
Market context
In Iowa, women’s flag football coaching roles are most often tied to schools and youth programs building new or expanding athletic offerings, so demand can be uneven but active where programs are growing. Competition can be strong because part-time coaching jobs often favor candidates with college-level coaching experience, a bachelor’s degree, and the ability to meet basic travel requirements. Since the job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, you can review the key details faster; before applying, confirm your Iowa driver’s license, insurance, and coaching background are clearly listed.