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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
• 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