Posted: 09-Feb-26
Location: Danville, Kentucky
Type: Full-time
Sector:
Required Education:
- 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;
- Other duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach, the Director of Athletics, or a designee;
- 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.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree with previous collegiate experience required; previous collegiate coaching experience preferred.
- CPR, AED, and First-Aid certifications will be required upon employment.
- Valid driver’s license required prior to employment – and maintained throughout.
Knowledge and Skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of the sport of football and its rules; ability to foster a team environment; demonstrated coaching skills in sport of football;
- Knowledge of travel, planning, and scheduling;
- a commitment to the NCAA Division III philosophy of athletics;
- a commitment, and ability, to work effectively with diverse populations;
- high integrity and ethical standards are required, along with enthusiasm for the mission of Centre College and Centre Athletics;
- Knowledge of NCAA and SAA rules and regulations, and a demonstrated ability to successfully 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.
- Fully embrace and practice the department’s priorities of Recruit, Educate, Train, Compete, and Inspire.
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
Application Instructions
*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.