Assistant Football Coach - Hiring Now

We are looking for a remarkable Assistant Football Coach to join our vibrant team at Centre College in Danville, KY.
Growing your career as a Full Time Assistant Football Coach is an amazing opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in presentation, project management and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Assistant Football Coach at Centre College today!

Assistant Football Coach

Centre CollegeDanville, KY

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Centre College, founded in 1819, offers its students a world of opportunities, highlighted by the nation’s #3 ranked study abroad program, ranked as a top 50 US News national liberal arts college, and recently tabbed as one of the top 100 colleges in the nation for sports lovers, coming in at #47 (across all NCAA Divisions) for student-athlete experience according to Money magazine and Sports Illustrated.  Located on 152-acres in Danville, Ky., the heart of the Bluegrass Region of Central Kentucky, Centre is a proud member of the NCAA Division III, a founding member of the Southern Athletic Association. 

 

This position is an entry-level, restricted earnings position with full benefits. Defensive secondary coaching/playing experience is preferred.

 

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.  Individual reports to the Head Football Coach.  CPR, AED, and First-Aid certifications will be required once hired.   

 

Essential Job Functions

• Assist in organizing, preparing, and conducting practices, trainings, 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 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;
• Demonstrates an appreciation of and commitment to further an inclusive culture for those of diverse backgrounds such as ability, age, class, ethnicity, faith, gender, neurodiversity, race and sexual orientation.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach, the Director of Athletics, or a designee.

 

Marginal Duties:

• Contribute to the overall success of the department by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned;

 

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.                                        

 

TO APPLY

Interested applicants must apply through the Centre College Human Resources site at Employment at Centre | Centre College (with a cover letter, resume, and list of references).  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.  For full consideration, application materials must be submitted online by March 16, 2023. 

 

Education Requirements (Any)

Bachelor's Degree required.

Additional Information/Benefits

Benefits:
This job reports to the Head Football Coach
this is a Full-Time position 1st Shift, frequent weekends and eveningsApply

Benefits of working as a Assistant Football Coach in Danville, KY:

● Learning opportunities
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Competitive salary