Location: Northern California

Position Type: Part-Time (Seasonal Stipend + Bonuses)

Start Date: Summer 2025

Season Runs: April – July (with year-round responsibilities)

The Golden State Storm, a premier women’s tackle football team competing in the Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC), is seeking a Head Coach to lead the team into the 2026 season and beyond. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated leader to shape the future of women’s professional football in Northern California.

Whether you’re looking for your first head coaching role, transitioning from another sport, or ready to invest your time and talent into something bigger than yourself, this is your chance to make a real impact.

• Part-time stipend
• Travel expenses covered
• Team-issued gear
• Performance-based bonuses
• The opportunity to build and lead a competitive team at the highest level of women’s professional football
• A chance to be part of the movement growing the game for women in football
  

• Build and maintain a winning, inclusive, and respectful team culture aligned with WNFC values
• Represent the team professionally within the league and local community

• Lead the team through pre-season, in-season, and post-season activities
• Collaborate with team leadership on player development and offseason programming

• Serve as the primary recruiter and talent identifier for the team
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of athletes and coaches through outreach, events, referrals, and scouting
• Cultivate relationships with local sports communities, facilities, gyms, colleges, and flag football programs to attract new talent

• Develop and implement offensive, defensive, and special teams strategies
• Oversee and lead practices, film sessions, and game day execution

• Recruit, manage, and mentor a team of volunteer assistant coaches
• Foster an environment of continuous improvement and collaboration

• Coordinate logistics with team management, including travel, scheduling, and communications
• Assist with compliance and health/safety protocols

• Prior HS, College or pro-level coaching or playing experience in tackle/Flag football or another team sport (highly preferred)
• Experience leading a team, program, or unit as a coach or coordinator
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to recruit athletes from diverse backgrounds and experience levels
• Understanding of a start-up sports business environment 
• Passion for women’s sports and a commitment to building opportunity and equity through football
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Willingness to work evenings/weekends and travel during the season
• Must be located in or willing to travel to Northern California regularly

About the WNFC

The Women's National Football Conference is the premier women’s football league in the U.S., featuring the highest level of competition and visibility in the sport. The WNFC is committed to showcasing the talent, athleticism, and leadership of women in football.