Details

Posted: 25-Feb-25

Location: Carlinville, Illinois

Type: Full-time

Salary: 50,000-55,000

Categories:

Coaching Coaching - Wrestling

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Required Education:

4 Year Degree Blackburn College is seeking a dynamic and visionary Head Women's Wrestling Coach to build our program to an elite level. This is an exciting opportunity to establish a competitive team and develop student-athletes into leaders on and off the mat. With state-of-the-art athletic facilities and strong institutional support, this role offers the resources needed to lead the program to success in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) at the regional and national levels.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement a strategic plan for the women's wrestling 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; Master’s preferred. 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.

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.

Why Blackburn?

Build a program and leave a lasting legacy. Compete for championships in a growing and competitive conference. State-of-the-art athletic facilities provide an excellent training environment. A supportive campus community dedicated to student-athlete success.

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Be part of something special at Blackburn College! Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, diversity statement, and list of references to hr@blackburn.edu

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