Defensive Analyst, Football

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

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About The Position

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Football Analyst, you’ll be a vital contributor to a collaborative and high‑performance environment that supports our student‑athletes and coaching staff. You will help reinforce our values of respect, trust, inclusion, discovery, and excellence—ensuring every member of our community feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to thrive.

Be Bold.
In this role, you’ll help drive the strategic and operational excellence of our football program. You’ll support coaches with critical analysis, planning, and recruiting functions that strengthen our ability to compete at the highest level.

Choose Duke.
Joining Duke Athletics means becoming part of a community dedicated to developing leaders on and off the field. Here, you’ll help shape student‑athlete experiences and contribute to a culture of growth, collaboration, and excellence. Your work directly supports our mission to compete with integrity, elevate performance, and champion inclusivity.

Requirements

• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills typically gained through the completion of a bachelor’s degree.
• At least one year of experience working within a collegiate or high school football program (collegiate experience preferred).
• OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the assigned position coach, coordinator, and coaching staff to organize and create playbooks and presentations used for scheme installation.
• Assist the coaching staff with practice planning and organizational needs to support efficient and effective training sessions.
• Conduct film breakdown and manage data entry for football practices and games throughout the year.
• Develop and deliver detailed reports on football schemes, trends, and tendencies to assist with game‑planning and strategic decision‑making.
• Support the coaching staff with prospect identification, recruiting organization, and the operations and execution of on‑campus recruiting visits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level