Assistant Swimming Coach

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: Assistant Swimming Coach

Position Summary:

Duke University is seeking qualified candidates for the Assistant Swimming Coach Position with an efficient work-ethic and strong administrative skill set. This position will have an priority administrative focus in addition to assisting with the coaching of a Division I Swimming and Diving Program.

Essential Functions:

• Assist coaching staff with practices of Division I student-athletes

• Recruitment of student-athletes

• Serve as meet director for home competitions

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: Assistant Swimming Coach

Position Summary:

Duke University is seeking qualified candidates for the Assistant Swimming Coach Position with an efficient work-ethic and strong administrative skill set. This position will have an priority administrative focus in addition to assisting with the coaching of a Division I Swimming and Diving Program.

Essential Functions:

• Assist coaching staff with practices of Division I student-athletes

• Recruitment of student-athletes

• Serve as meet director for home competitions

• Liaison between the Swimming and Diving program and Game Day Operations

• Assist with planning of official and unofficial recruiting visits

• Assist coaching staff with donor relations including facilitating tours and correspondence

• Ordering, distribution and inventory of team practice and competition uniforms

• Ordering, distribution and inventory of team practice and competition equipment

• Organize team travel, budget tracking travel, securing travel advances, and clearing procurement expenses

• Organization of all on-campus Team Meals

• Securing cash advances for athlete per diem during break time

• Plan and organize community service activities for the team

• Liaison between Duke Swimming and Diving and our parent group liaison

• Organize Annual team Awards Banquet

• Organize Annual Senior Weekend

• Plan, coordinate, and distribute alumni mailings, emails, newsletters, and reunions

• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Head Coach

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Prior collegiate coaching or competition experience preferably at the Division I level

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

• CPR and AED certification required

Knowledge, Skills, Ability:

• Excellent written and oral skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Ability to learn quickly and communicate effectively

• Excellent organizational ability and attention to detail

• Ability to manage time well and prioritize tasks

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills needed

• The scope of this position requires weekend, evening and possible holiday hours

• Thrive in fast paced environment, possess a keen attention to details, and ability to multi-task

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

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $ 0.00 to USD $0.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https:// hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Education

Work generally 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 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 (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe 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.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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