Head Women's Flag Football Coach

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

Job summary

Blackburn College is seeking a Head Women’s Flag Football Coach to lead our NCAA Division III program. This position offers the opportunity to develop a championship-caliber team, utilizing our new athletic facilities. The successful candidate will cultivate a winning culture and support student-athletes academically and athletically.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in coaching and recruiting at collegiate or high school level.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Passion for developing student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plan for the Women’s Flag Football program.
• Recruit, train, and mentor student-athletes.
• Oversee scheduling, travel, budgeting, and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

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’sFlag Footballprogram.
• 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:

• Demonstrated success incoachingand 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 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.