@jcboy,
The thing is it probably is not worth pursuing for a part time coaching job that does not pay much. Just did not know people's experiences.
The good news is the athletic director is standing by her. And if it is illegal and she wanted to pursue it, this woman clearly voiced she thought she should be let go so it isn't like now she could go and say your fired because you stink as a coach.
The thing is it seems very vague whether you can say discrimination for a private school that does not accept any federal/state funding. I did advise that she search for a state type service that could answer any questions whether she would be protected or not.