Assistant Cross Country and Track and Field Coach

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Title: Assistant Cross Country and Track and Field Coach

Occupational Summary

Duke University is seeking a qualified candidate for Assistant Cross Country and Track and Field Coach, Duke University Department of Athletics. This position will assist the Head Cross Country coach with the organizing, planning and coaching of assigned area within the program.

The position will be responsible for assisting with phases of a Division I track and field program, within University, ACC and NCAA rules and regulations. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to coaching student-athletes, 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 director of track and field/cross country. This is a non-recruiting, benefits ineligible, 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

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training

Work requires analytical, communications and organizational skills acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program. Prior coaching or playing experience preferably at the Division I level required.

Experience

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Skills

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

How to Apply:

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

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.

JD updated: 8/22/2025

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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.