Head Women’s Flag Football Coach

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

Job summary

Blackburn College seeks a Head Women’s Flag Football Coach to lead its NCAA Division III program. The role involves developing a championship-caliber team, recruiting student-athletes, and engaging with the community, all while utilizing the state-of-the-art Athletic Center. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree, have demonstrated coaching success, and be passionate about student development.

Benefits

Robust benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in collegiate or high school coaching.
• Passion for developing student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic plan for the Women's Flag Football program.
• Recruit, train, and mentor student-athletes.
• Engage with campus and community to promote program growth.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Coaching

Recruiting

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Blackburn College invites applications for a dynamic Head Women’s Flag Football Coach to lead and grow our NCAA Division III program. The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to develop a championship-caliber team while leveraging Blackburn’s brand-new, state-of-the-art Athletic Center—a 42,000-square-foot facility featuring a fully turfed training area, ideal for year-round practice and conditioning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a strategic plan for the Women's Flag Football program.
• 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:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Demonstrated success in coaching and recruiting at the collegiate or high school level.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Passion for developing student-athletes and supporting them on their journey.
• Commitment to building a nationally competitive program.

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

Blackburn College features a robust benefits package. For additional information, please visit https://blackburn.edu/about/administrative-offices/human-resources/ and click on the Employee Benefits Summary Tab.

Blackburn College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks to build an inclusive community that can engage the interests of a diverse population. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and sustaining a culture that reflects the diversity of our country, and as such we particularly 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 letter including a 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.