Head Archery Coach

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.

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.

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