Head Men’s & Women’s Golf Coach

Blackburn College; Carlinville (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackburn College seeks a Head Men’s & Women’s Golf Coach to lead its NCAA Division III programs. This full-time role includes developing championship teams, overseeing a state-of-the-art Golf Performance Center, and engaging in student-athlete recruitment and community outreach. The ideal candidate will have coaching experience and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience (head or assistant) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NCAA III rules and regulations.
• Proven ability to recruit and develop student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic plan for the Men’s & Women’s Golf Programs.
• Recruit, train, and mentor student-athletes.
• Oversee scheduling, travel, budgeting, and compliance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Job description

Blackburn College invites applications for a dynamic Head Men’s & Women’s Golf Coach to lead and grow our NCAA Division III golf programs. This full-time position offers the unique opportunity to develop championship-caliber teams while taking full advantage of Blackburn’s brand-new, state-of-the-art Golf Performance Center.

Spanning 1,900 square feet, this cutting-edge training facility features two golf simulators and an indoor pitching and putting green, making it one of the premier on-campus golf training facilities in the region. The selected candidate will not only serve as the head coach, but also oversee the daily operations of this facility and play a key role in student-athlete development, recruitment, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a strategic plan for the Men’s & Women’s Golf Programs.
• Recruit, train, and mentor student-athletes, fostering success both athletically and academically.
• Create a winning culture built on integrity, discipline, and sportsmanship.
• Oversee scheduling, travel, budgeting, and compliance with college, conference, and governing body regulations.
• Engage with campus and community to promote program growth and visibility.

Qualifications:

• Previous coaching experience (head or assistant) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NCAA III rules and regulations
• Proven ability to recruit and develop student-athletes.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel for recruiting and competitions.

The salary range for this position will be $50,000-$55,000 per year.

Blackburn College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks to build an inclusive communitythat can engage the interests of a diverse population. Wearecommitted to fostering, cultivating, and sustaining a culture that reflects the diversity of our country, and assuch weparticularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups such as women, people of color, LGBTQ+, veterans, and those with disabilities.

Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letterincludinga diversity statement describing what diversity means to you and why it is important, the names/addresses/phone numbers of three current, and professional references to: Human Resources, Blackburn College, 700 College Ave., Ludlum 110, Carlinville, IL 62626 or email [e-mail] . Employment-based immigration sponsorship is not offered for this position. Phone calls or walk-ins not accepted. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position has been filled.