Lead Archery Coach — Build a New Collegiate Program (Part-Time)

Blackburn College; Carlinville (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois is seeking a Head Archery Coach to build our new competitive archery program on a part-time, 10-month basis. This role will require leadership to establish standards, recruit student-athletes, and mentor a developing team while managing practices and competitions.

The position emphasizes program development, strategic planning, and adherence to safety and college policies, with evening/weekend commitments and travel for events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Establish 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Recruiting

Mentoring

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois is seeking a Head Archery Coach to build our new competitive archery program on a part-time, 10-month basis. This role will require leadership to establish standards, recruit student-athletes, and mentor a developing team while managing practices and competitions.

The position emphasizes program development, strategic planning, and adherence to safety and college policies, with evening/weekend commitments and travel for events.