Elite Sports Performance Coach — Olympic Athletics

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University is seeking a highly skilled Sports Performance Coach to elevate Duke student‑athletes through evidence‑based training, recovery, and performance programs. You will collaborate across coaching, athletic training, and sports medicine to optimize strength, speed, mobility, and sport‑specific performance while upholding standards of excellence and integrity.

You will design programs for diverse sports, monitor progress with data, and guide rehab and return‑to‑play, while ensuring

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum of two years as a sports performance coach at collegiate or professional level.
• NSCA CSCS or CSCCa SCCC certification and CPR/First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive sports performance programs for varsity teams and student‑athletes.
• Develop individualized and team‑based strength and conditioning plans supporting performance goals.
• Create and oversee recovery, mobility, and development programs to reduce injury risk.
• Collaborate with sports medicine staff and athletic trainers on rehab and return‑to‑play protocols.
• Monitor athlete progress and adjust training based on data and sport needs.
• Assist in scheduling and coordinating team training sessions and facilities usage.
• Oversee daily operations of training facilities, ensuring safety and high performance.
• Manage administrative responsibilities and special projects supporting departmental objectives.
• Build strong relationships with athletes and coaches, promoting accountability and growth.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, university, and departmental policies.

Skills

Strength and conditioning principles

Athletic performance development

Injury prevention strategies

Program design and implementation

Communication and relationship‑buildin

Data‑driven training decisions

Multi‑tasking in collegiate athletics

NCAA compliance understanding

Education

Master’s Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Health Sciences or related field

Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Health Sciences or related field

Current NSCA CSCS or CSCCa SCCC certification

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

Duke University is seeking a highly skilled Sports Performance Coach to elevate Duke student‑athletes through evidence‑based training, recovery, and performance programs. You will collaborate across coaching, athletic training, and sports medicine to optimize strength, speed, mobility, and sport‑specific performance while upholding standards of excellence and integrity.

You will design programs for diverse sports, monitor progress with data, and guide rehab and return‑to‑play, while ensuring