Sports Performance Coach, Olympic Sports

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Title: Sports Performance Coach, Olympic Sports

Position Summary:

Duke University is seeking a qualified candidate to be a Sports Performance Coach working with Olympic Sports. This is a full-time, salaried position with full benefits. The position is responsible for designing, implementing, conducting, and monitoring sports performance programs for the Track & Field and Wrestling programs.

Essential Functions:

· Design and implement sports performance programs for assigned teams

· Communicate and collaborate with sport coaches and support staff to meet the various needs of student-athletes on assigned teams

· Develop recovery and wellness programs to support performance goals in conjunction with staff in other team support areas

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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: Sports Performance Coach, Olympic Sports

Position Summary:

Duke University is seeking a qualified candidate to be a Sports Performance Coach working with Olympic Sports. This is a full-time, salaried position with full benefits. The position is responsible for designing, implementing, conducting, and monitoring sports performance programs for the Track & Field and Wrestling programs.

Essential Functions:

· Design and implement sports performance programs for assigned teams

· Communicate and collaborate with sport coaches and support staff to meet the various needs of student-athletes on assigned teams

· Develop recovery and wellness programs to support performance goals in conjunction with staff in other team support areas

· Work with sport science staff to track and monitor assessment data and performance, wellness, and readiness metrics relevant to each team’s programs

· Assist with rehabilitation of sports related injuries to student-athletes.

· Assist in scheduling teams and monitoring the Scott Family Athletics Performance Facility

· Perform all duties in compliance with NCAA, ACC, and University rules and regulations.

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

Required Qualifications:

· Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Health Sciences or related field

· Current NSCA CSCS or CSCCa SCCC certification

· Minimum of 3 years as a sports performance coach at the collegiate level or a high-level tactical setting

· Demonstrated experience performing, teaching, and coaching Olympic Weightlifting movements and their derivatives to a variety of athletes in different sports

· Demonstrated experience running systems that collect, track, and analyze athlete data to enhance sports performance programs

· CPR/First Aid/AED Certification

· Strong organizational and communications skills

· Professional demeanor and high standard of ethics and integrity pertaining to collegiate athletics

· Ability to work effectively in a diverse workplace, with a variety of teams, coaches, athletic medicine and nutrition professionals, and support staff

· Demonstrated experience training elite collegiate-level student-athletes and a wide range of sports

Preferred Qualifications:

· Master’s Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Health Sciences or related field

· 5 years as a sports performance coach at the collegiate or professional level

· Additional relevant certifications (e.g. USAW, FMS, etc)

How to Apply:

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

Please also email Dan Perlmutter at dan.perlmutter@duke.edu or Will Stephens at wws@duke.edu directly with a cover letter, resume, and list of three references as one document.

Minimum Qualifications

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an indiv idual'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 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.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $ 55,000.00 to USD $71,706.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate' s work experience, education/training, and keyskills; 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

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Health Sciences or related field.

Experience

Minimum of two years as a sports performance coach at the collegiate or professional level; Current NSCA CSCS or CS CCa SCCC certification;Current CPR/First Aid Certification

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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