Assistant Cross Country and Track and Field Coach
About The Position
Duke University is seeking a qualified candidate for Assistant Cross Country and Track and Field Coach, Duke University Department of Athletics. This position will assist the Head Cross Country coach with the organizing, planning and coaching of assigned area within the program. The position will be responsible for assisting with phases of a Division I track and field program, within University, ACC and NCAA rules and regulations. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to coaching student-athletes, instructing and teaching the fundamentals to prepare student-athletes participating in the sport, assisting in scouting and preparation, assisting in practice planning and design, maintaining necessary compliance documents, home meet management and other duties as assigned by the director of track and field/cross country. This is a non-recruiting, benefits ineligible, part-time position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Prior Coaching experience required, preferably at the Division I level.
- A commitment to knowing and complying with NCAA, ACC, and institutional rules.
- Must have or be able to obtain CPR certification within 3 months
- Ability to work with a diverse population
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Knowledge of intercollegiate sports operations & recruiting
- Ability to train and motivate student-athletes
- Ability to work in a highly dynamic and diverse university setting
- Work requires analytical, communications and organizational skills acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.
- Prior coaching or playing experience preferably at the Division I level required.
Responsibilities
- coaching student-athletes
- instructing and teaching the fundamentals to prepare student-athletes participating in the sport
- assisting in scouting and preparation
- assisting in practice planning and design
- maintaining necessary compliance documents
- home meet management
- other duties as assigned by the director of track and field/cross country
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
