About The Position

Duke University is seeking a qualified candidate for Assistant Cross Country and Track and Field Coach in the Duke University Department of Athletics. This position will assist the Head 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

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Head Coach with the organizing, planning and coaching of assigned area within the program.
  • Assist with phases of a Division I Track and Field program, within University, ACC and NCAA rules and regulations.
  • Coach student-athletes.
  • Instruct and teach the fundamentals to prepare student-athletes participating in the sport.
  • Assist in scouting and preparation.
  • Assist in practice planning and design.
  • Maintain necessary compliance documents.
  • Home meet management.
  • Other duties as assigned by the director of track and field/cross country.

Benefits

  • medical and dental care programs
  • generous retirement benefits
  • a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs
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