Assistant Women's Tennis Coach

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Duke Athletics is firmly committed to our values of respect, trust, inclusion, discovery, and excellence, and to continuing our work to be an equitable and inclusive environment for all. 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 : Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach

Position Summary:

The Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach assists the Head Coach in leading, operating, and coaching a nationally competitive NCAA Division I Women’s Tennis program. This role is instrumental in talent identification, on-court technical and tactical development, dual-match coaching, program administration fostering an environment focused on the student-athlete experience.

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Essential Functions:

• Assist in designing and executing high level practice plans and individual training sessions
• Teach and educate student-athletes on proper fundamentals, techniques and strategies in tennis
• Assist with recruiting

Duke Athletics is firmly committed to our values of respect, trust, inclusion, discovery, and excellence, and to continuing our work to be an equitable and inclusive environment for all. 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.

Be You.

Title : Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach

Position Summary:

The Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach assists the Head Coach in leading, operating, and coaching a nationally competitive NCAA Division I Women’s Tennis program. This role is instrumental in talent identification, on-court technical and tactical development, dual-match coaching, program administration fostering an environment focused on the student-athlete experience.

Be Bold.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in designing and executing high level practice plans and individual training sessions
• Teach and educate student-athletes on proper fundamentals, techniques and strategies in tennis
• Assist with recruiting
• Assist with travel planning and equipment maintenance
• Commitment to University, ACC and NCAA compliance
• Additional duties to further the mission and success of Duke Women’s Tennis

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• 2-4 years of college playing or coaching experience
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid Certifications
• Candidates must have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage student-athletes
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Knowledge of NCAA rules
• 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

Knowledge, Skills, Ability:

• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Knowledge of intercollegiate sports operations
• Ability to travel extensively during the recruiting process

Ability to work in a highly dynamic and diverse university setting

Funding Contingency Notice

This position is funded through donor-supported resources. Employment in this position is contingent upon the continued availability of donor funding. Should funding be reduced or discontinued, the position may be subject to change.

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How to Apply:

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

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Training

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

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 thedollars 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/

Equal Opportunity Employer: 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 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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