Volunteer Flag Football Coach - Pittsburgh Flag Football League

The role of the volunteer youth NFL Flag football coach will be to instruct the basic skills to play flag football and motivate young athletes about the sport as a whole. Duties include, but are not limited to: planning and maintaining a practice plan, ensuring that there is inclusion of all players and maintain constant communication with your players parents. Prior flag football coaching experience is not required, but familiarity and comfort-ability working with children and learning about the sport prior to the start of the season is a must.

Prospective Schedule & Location:

Time range will vary with a two hour time commitment given each week. No midweek practices, as all activities take place on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays depending upon location. Click below to view dates for each location.

• Brentwood Stadium - Sundays
• Schenley Park Oval - Sundays
• Montour - Fridays
• North Allegheny - Saturdays
• Pine Township - Saturdays
• Monroeville - Saturdays
• Full Dates Here: https://www.pghflagfootball.com/sign-up/nfl-flag-signup

Attendance at Coaches Training:

During this time we will conduct a mandatory coaches training that will be online. This training will cover various topics that will be critical to ensure that each child has a safe and fun experience.

Qualifications:

• Applicants must pass the Act 33 and Act 34 PA clearances.
• Must complete the online NFL Flag Certification course.
• 18yrs or older with reliable transportation.
• Be able to collaborate and consistently perform as a “team player” with other coaches.
• Display an ability to not just be a coach, but to be an educator of the sport of flag football.
• Be willing to communicate with parents on a regular basis and have a passion for working with kids.

This is a volunteer opportunity and a special discount is available for those with a participating child.