Head Cross Country Coach and Assistant Track and Field Coach

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.

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

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: Head Men’s and Women’s Cross-Country Coach / Assistant Track & Field Coach

Position Summary

Duke University is seeking a qualified candidate for the Head Men’s and Women’s Cross-Country Coach / Assistant Track and Field Coach.

A successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities, a strong work ethic, outstanding communication skills, and high levels of integrity and honesty. Candidates must have the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, must be attentive to detail and accurate in record keeping, and possess an ability to work with a diverse constituency including students, parents, coaches, faculty, staff administrators and outside contacts.

Work Performed:

· Provide leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student-athletes at Duke University.

· Direct and coordinate the activities of Cross Country staff to include the planning, organizing, and coaching of student-athletes.

· Communicate regularly with the Director of Track and Field and Cross Country and sport administrator including but not limited to, issues, needs, progress, and success.

· Maintain/develop alumni relationships and support fundraising efforts for ongoing operation and advancement of the team.

· Ensure compliance with University, Atlantic Coast Conference, and NCAA policies and regulations and create a culture demanding compliance from staff and students involved with the program.

· Direct the Cross Country staff in the preparation of competitions; analyze tactical data and prepare accordingly.

· Counsel team members in academic, disciplinary and personal matters; consult with University administration and faculty for resolution of issues as required.

· Coordinate with the University Undergraduate Admissions Office as it relates to university admissions.

· Prepare budgetary recommendations; monitor, verify and reconcile expenditures of budgeted funds.

· Represent the Duke University Department of Athletics in professional, civic, charity, and alumni events.

· Perform other related duties incidental to the work described therein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree required

· Preferred five (5) years coaching experience Division I collegiate (or equivalent) level.

· A commitment to knowing and complying with NCAA, ACC, and institutional rules.

· Must be CPR certified or become certified within 3 months of hiring.

How to Apply:

An electronic resume, cover letter, and list of 3 references should be submitted to https://home.careers.duke.edu/

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work 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

Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran 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.

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