Kemp was the was the seventh head football coach for the Dickinson State Blue Hawks located in Dickinson, North Dakota and he held that position for the 1956 season. His coaching record at Dickinson State was 4 wins, 2 losses, and 0 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2009 season, this ranks him #9 at Dickinson State in total wins and #4 at the school in winning percentage ().