Assistant Track and Field and Cross Country Coach
Duke Careers
Location
Durham, North Carolina
Quick overview
The assistant coach is responsible for instructing track and field technique and strategy while assisting the Head Coach in program planning. Key duties include recruiting student-athletes, managing travel, and maintaining equipment.
Requirements summary
A bachelor's degree and prior coaching experience, preferably at the Division I level, are required. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to NCAA, ACC, and institutional rules.
Job description
Duke Athletics is firmly committed to our values of respect, trust, inclusion, discovery, and excellence, and to continuing our work to be an equitable and inclusive environment for all. Our collective success within and beyond the competitive arena depends on each community member being and feeling welcomed, respected, and valued. Through continuous education, reflection, humility, and accountability, we strive to develop leaders who embody these ideals.
Title
Assistant Track and Field and Cross Country Coach Be You.
Position Summary
Duke University is seeking a qualified candidate for the Assistant Track and Field and Cross Country Coach Position. This position will assist the Head Coach with the organizing, planning and coaching of the Duke Track and Field and Cross Country program.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Prior coaching experience preferably at the Division I level required
- A commitment to knowing and complying with NCAA, ACC, and institutional rules. Knowledge, Skills, Ability:
- Ability to work with a diverse population
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Knowledge of intercollegiate sports operations
- Ability to travel extensively during the recruiting process
- Ability to work in a highly dynamic and diverse university setting Be Bold. Essential Functions: The assistant coach instructs and teaches the fundamentals of track and field technique and strategy. This position will assist with duties including but not limited to: recruitment of student-athletes, travel planning, equipment maintenance, and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.
How To Apply
Interested Applicants should apply with cover letter, resume, and list of three references to careers.duke.edu Choose Duke.
Minimum Qualifications
Education Work generally requires analytical, communications and organizational skills acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program. Experience OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Degrees, Licensures, Certifications OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $0.00 to USD $0.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. Your total compensation goes beyond thedollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/ Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: DAAS@duke.edu; phone: 919-668-1267).
Benefits
- Retirement Benefits
- Dental Care Programs
- Medical Care Programs
- Cultural Programs
- Family-friendly Programs