Assistant Football Coach (Offensive Coordinator)

Description

Centre College invites applications for the position of Assistant Football Coach (Offensive Coordinator). 

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 the coaching, recruiting, and administrative duties for a Division III football program.  Individual reports to the Head Football Coach.  Position duties, as well as secondary duty within the department, to be determined. 

• Assist in organizing, preparing and conducting practices, training, and competition;
• Successfully recruit student-athletes in accordance with all Centre College, Southern Athletic Association, and NCAA rules and regulations;
• Oversee the offensive staff to effectively implement and execute a game plan;
• Assist in directing all aspects of the team;
• Assist with the holistic development of football student-athletes;
• Represent the program and the College to students, parents, alumni, and the general public;
• Assist in managing the daily operations and administration facets of the football program;
• Actively participate in department-wide fundraising initiatives;
• Assist in all duties as assigned by the Head Coach or the Director of Athletics;
• Secondary job duty to be assigned.
• 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.
• Contribute to the overall success of the department by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

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 employmen
• 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.  <