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 hr@blackburn.edu. 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.   

About Blackburn College

Blackburn College is a small, fully accredited 4-year liberal arts college. We are renowned for our student-managed work program and are located in Carlinville, Illinois. Blackburn College, one of seven work colleges in the U.S., is the only college with a student-managed work program. The work requirement for all students provides an affordable education, meaningful work experience and leadership opportunities. The combination of the work and academic programs for more than 100 years creates a very unique educational experience that produces successful leaders. Blackburn graduates are successful following completion of their degree. 98% of 2014 Blackburn graduates were employed or in graduate school six months after graduation, based on communication with 97.5% of the graduating class. Blackburn College is located in Carlinville, Illinois, a small rural community between Springfield, IL and St. Louis, MO and the college enjoys a very positive relationship with the community. Carlinville has been called one of the “Best Small Towns in America.” and is also the seat of Macoupin County, home to the majestic Macoupin County Courthouse. Carlinville offers a slice of small-town ...Americana, with brick streets around the town square, many parks, and historical homes and buildings, while being within an easy drive of the urban center of St. Louis, Missouri.

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