Director of Player Development, Softball

EXPIRED

Duke

Athletics

Duke Athletics is committed to cultivating and promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. 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.

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Title: Director of Player Development, Softball

Position Summary: (Preferences)

Duke University is seeking a qualified candidate for the Director of Player Development, Softball position within Duke University Department of Athletics. This position will assist the coaching staff with the organizing, planning and implementation of assigned area within the program.

The position will be responsible for assisting with phases of a Division I softball program, within University, ACC and NCAA rules and regulations. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to 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 head coach. This is a non-recruiting, part-time position.

Qualifications:

Duke

Athletics

Duke Athletics is committed to cultivating and promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. 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.

Read more about Duke Athletics’ Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging by visiting this website: https://goduke.com/sports/2022/12/9/d...

Title: Director of Player Development, Softball

Position Summary: (Preferences)

Duke University is seeking a qualified candidate for the Director of Player Development, Softball position within Duke University Department of Athletics. This position will assist the coaching staff with the organizing, planning and implementation of assigned area within the program.

The position will be responsible for assisting with phases of a Division I softball program, within University, ACC and NCAA rules and regulations. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to 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 head coach. This is a non-recruiting, part-time position.

Qualifications:

• 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

Knowledge, Skills, Ability:

• 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

How to Apply:

Interested Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references online at https://hr.duke.edu/careers/apply

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires analytical, communication and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree program.

Experience

No experience required beyond bachelor's degree.

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