Job Description

Location

Danville, KY, USA

Open Date

Nov 18, 2025

Description

Centre College invites applications for the position of

Assistant Men's & Women's Track & Field Coach (Shot Put, Discus).

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 Director of Cross Country and Track and Field Coach / Head Coach, provide assistance in the leadership of appropriate coaching, recruiting, and administrative duties for a nationally competitive Division III track and field program. Event specialization likely to be Shot Put and Discus.

Individual reports to the Director of Cross Country and Track and Field / Head Coach as well as to the Deputy AD (or designee) with a secondary duty to be assigned.

Essential Job Functions:


Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people Assist in organizing, preparing, and conducting practices, trainings, and competitions; Successfully recruit student-athletes in accordance with all Centre College, Southern Athletic Association, and NCAA rules and regulations; Assist in directing appropriate aspects of the team; Assist with the holistic development of track and field 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 track and field program; Actively participate in department-wide initiatives; Secondary duty to be assigned; Contribute to the overall success of the program and the department by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head Coach, Director of Athletics, or 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.

Qualifications

Education and Experience


Bachelor's degree with previous collegiate experience as a player or a coach 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 track and field and its rules; ability to foster a team environment; demonstrated coaching skills in sport of track and field; knowledge of travel, planning, and scheduling; commitment to the NCAA Division III philosophy of athletics; 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 Program

Long-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.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.