Head Archery Coach

Blackburn College•Carlinville, IL

14h

About The Position

Blackburn College is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Head Archery Coach to establish and lead its new competitive archery program. The coach will help shape the program’s identity, recruit student-athletes, and create a positive, competitive team environment while supporting students’ academic and athletic success. This part-time, 10-month position is based in Carlinville, Illinois, and offers compensation of $10,000–$15,000 per year. Evening and weekend availability is needed, and travel is required for competitions and recruiting. Blackburn College is a four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed Work Program that combines work, learning, and leadership. The College describes its campus as student-centered and community-oriented, and emphasizes providing accessible, high-quality education and preparing students for careers, community engagement, and lifelong learning.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of archery techniques, equipment, safety procedures, and competition rules.
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Ability to recruit, motivate, and mentor student-athletes.
Availability to work evenings and weekends.
Travel required for competitions and recruiting.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Previous experience in competitive archery as a participant, instructor, or coach.
Coaching experience at the high school, club, or collegiate level preferred.
Enthusiasm for developing and growing a new collegiate athletic program.

Responsibilities

Establish, develop, and lead Blackburn College’s new competitive archery program.
Plan and conduct practices, training sessions, and competitions that promote skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Recruit, retain, and mentor student-athletes while encouraging academic success and personal growth.
Develop training plans and competition strategies to support individual and team performance.
Promote a safe training and competition environment by ensuring proper equipment use and compliance with applicable safety standards.
Coordinate team schedules, competitions, travel, and other program activities.
Oversee day-to-day program operations, including budget management and compliance with college policies and competition regulations.
Build positive relationships with students, campus departments, alumni, donors, and the surrounding community.
Promote the archery program through community outreach, clinics, fundraising, and social media.
Foster a supportive, disciplined, and team-oriented environment that encourages student-athlete development and success.