Assistant Football Coach (Defensive Line)

Centre College invites applications for the position of Assistant Football Coach (Defensive Line). 

Centre College is a premier national liberal arts college that serves approximately 1,400 students and provides a supportive community and a flexible, personal academic path to a meaningful life and career. Founded in 1819, Centre accomplishes its goals in an atmosphere of caring and respectful relationships among faculty, students, and staff. The College has an endowment in excess of $420 million and an operating budget of more than $65 million.

Centre welcomes and supports diversity. The College strives to create an environment where differences are celebrated, where individuals can exchange ideas and share in the richness of mutual experiences. Please view our Statement of Community.

Located in Danville, KY, the historic, picturesque 150-acre campus is 30 miles from Lexington, in the famed Bluegrass Region of Central Kentucky.

Under supervision of the Head Football Coach, provide assistance in various aspects of coaching, recruiting, and administrative duties for a nationally competitive Division III football program. CPR, AED, and First-Aid certificaitons will be required once hired.    

• Assist in organizing, preparing, and conducting practices, training, and competitions;
• Recruit student-athletes in accordance with all Centre College, Southern Athletic Association, and NCAA rules and regulations;
• Provide assistance in the administration of the football program, as required;
• Represent the Centre Football to various institutions, students, parents, and the general public;
• Ability to follow and enforce safety procedures;
• Assist with the holistic development of football student-athletes;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituents on and off campus;
• Actively participate in department-wide fundraising initiatives;
• Demonstrate an appreciation for and sensitivity to an inclusive academic community, fostering a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff from all social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach, the Director of Athletics, or a designee.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with previous collegiate experience as a player or a coach;
• CPR, AED, and First-Aid certifications will be required once hired;
• valid driver’s license required.  

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge and coaching skills of the sport of football and its playing rules; a commitment to the Division III philosophy;
• knowledge of NCAA and SAA rules; and a demonstrated ability to recruit, retain, and mentor student-athletes are essential. 
• Additional qualifications include communication skills that allow for the ability to teach, motivate, and counsel student-athletes effectively as well as being self-motivated, positive, energetic, eager to teach, and a willingness to travel. 
• Ability to foster a team environment as well as the ability and desire to work successfully within a team-oriented athletic department is essential.
• Knowledge of travel planning and scheduling. 

Physical Requirements

• Moderate physical activity.  Requires handling up to 50 pounds.
• Standing and or walking for more than four hours per day.
• Ability to drive a car. 
• Visual acuity to view a screen.
• Work, as appropriate, nights and weekends.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Caregiver Support Program and Employee Assistance ProgramLong-Term Disability
Holiday Shutdown Period
Staff Education and Development
Tuition Benefit for Dependent Children 
Gym Access
Pet Insurance
Free Library Access
Campus Bookstore Discounts
Discounted Norton Center Subscription Packages

*Apply via computer, please do not use a cell phone to apply. * Centre College uses Interfolio as their Applicant Tracking Software to review all applications for employment.  From the Apply button on the Centre Employment Page, you will be linked to create an Interfolio Account.  You will then set up a Dossier Account following the software instructions.  For the I am Question, select Other for Staff Openings.  Agree to Terms of usage and then Create your Profile.  Once your account is set up, you will select your opportunity from your Home Page, Complete Application Questions, Upload Cover Letter, CV/Resume/ and References.  Once the application and uploads are complete you will Submit your application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. If you need any assistance with the application process, please contact Interfolio support at 1-877-997-8807 or stephanie.franklin@centre.edu.

Centre is a top-50 liberal arts college that attracts bright, highly motivated students from around the country.