Assistant Wrestling Coach

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Title:  Assistant Wrestling Coach

Position Summary:

Duke University is seeking a qualified candidate for the Assistant Wrestling Coach Position. This position will assist the Head Coach with all phases of a Division I Wrestling program including organizing, planning and coaching.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for assisting with phases of a Division I Wrestling program, within University, ACC and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Coach and instruct student-athletes, teaching the fundamentals to prepare student-athletes participating in the sport
• Assist with recruiting
• Assist with travel planning
• Assist with practice planning, scouting and preparation
• Maintaining necessary compliance documents
• Assist with home competition operations
• Other duties as assigned by the head coach

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Prior coaching experience preferably at the Division I level required
• A commitment to knowing and complying with NCAA, ACC, and institutional rules.

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 

How to Apply:

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

Minimum Qualifications

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities 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 thrives when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this, 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. Every member of our community shares the responsibility to uphold these values.

Anticipated Pay Range

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position of USD $0.00 to USD $0.00. The final offer will consider factors such as, but not limited to:

• Scope and responsibilities of the position
• Candidate’s experience, education, and key skills
• Internal equity
• Market and organizational considerations

Compensation and Benefits

Your total compensation goes beyond base salary. Duke offers comprehensive and competitive benefits, including:

• Medical and dental care programs
• Generous retirement plans
• A wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs

Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Essential Physical Job Functions

Certain positions at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and accommodations will be provided by the hiring department as needed.

Education

A bachelor’s degree is required. The role generally requires analytical, communication, and organizational skills typically acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.

Experience

Relevant experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

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.