Head Archery Coach

Head Archery Coach

Part Time Blackburn College

At Blackburn College, every role makes a difference. Our faculty and staff are mentors, collaborators, and an essential part of a close-knit campus community dedicated to student success.

Whether you're inspiring students in the classroom, supporting them behind the scenes, coaching the next generation, or helping our campus thrive, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

Head Archery Coach (Part-Time)

Blackburn College | Carlinville, Illinois

Position Type: Part-Time, 10-Month Position Compensation: $10,000–$15,000

Blackburn College is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Head Archery Coach to establish and lead our brand-new competitive archery program! This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about archery, enjoys mentoring student-athletes, and is eager to build a successful program from the ground up.

The Head Archery Coach will play an important role in shaping the program's identity, recruiting talented student-athletes, and creating a positive and competitive team environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, knowledge of competitive archery, and a commitment to helping student-athletes succeed both academically and athletically.

This position offers the opportunity to develop a strong foundation for long-term success while making a lasting impact on Blackburn College Athletics.

Key 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 effective training plans and competition strategies to support individual and team performance.

• Promote a safe training and competition environment by ensuring proper equipment use and adherence to applicable safety standards.

• Coordinate team schedules, competitions, travel, and other program activities.

• Oversee day-to-day program operations, including budget management and compliance with applicable 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.

• Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

• 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.

• Enthusiasm for developing and growing a new collegiate athletic program.

• Availability to work evenings and weekends, with travel required for competitions and recruiting.

• Compensation: $10,000.00 - $15,000.00 per year

• We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Blackburn College is more than a place to work — it’s a community where your work makes an impact.

• Located in Carlinville, Illinois, Blackburn is a distinctive four-year liberal arts college known for combining a rigorous, affordable education with our nationally recognized student-managed Work Program. Our unique approach brings work, learning, and leadership together, giving students opportunities to develop skills and experience that extend far beyond the classroom.

• At Blackburn, faculty and staff play an important role in creating an environment where students are known, supported, challenged, and encouraged to grow. Whether you're teaching in the classroom, supporting campus operations, coaching student-athletes, or working behind the scenes, every position contributes to the Blackburn experience.

• What Makes Blackburn Different?

• Student-Centered — Our close-knit campus creates opportunities to build meaningful connections with students and colleagues.

• A One-of-a-Kind Work Program — Blackburn is home to a distinctive student-managed Work Program that gives students hands-on experience, responsibility, and leadership opportunities.

• A True Campus Community — Faculty, staff, and students work together to support the College and one another.

• Opportunity to Make an Impact — At a smaller institution, your ideas, expertise, and contributions are seen and valued.

• A Mission That Matters — We are committed to providing an accessible, high-quality education while preparing students for meaningful careers, community engagement, and lifelong learning.

• Come build your career at Blackburn College — and help our students build theirs.