Player Development Specialist

Occupational Summary

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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.

Title: Player Development Specialist, Duke Volleyball

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Position Summary:

Duke University is seeking a qualified candidate for the Player Development Specialist, Volleyball position within Duke University Department of Athletics. This position will assist the coaching staff with organizing, planning and implementation of assigned area within the program.

Essential Functions:

· Meet with and assist student-athletes in their transition from high school to Duke University

· Prepare and educate student-athletes for professional careers in volleyball

· Actively mentor student-athletes by informing and utilizing university and departmental resources

· Assist the coaching staff with assigned travel organization and logistics, operations and other duties to best support the vision and mission of Duke Volleyball

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

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Apply:

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

Minimum Qualifications

Education

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

Certifications

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.

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 reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: DAAS@duke.edu; phone: 919-668-1267).