Do You Want to Be Duke’s Next Coach?

December 12, 2007 |

Duke Football
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding position in the fast paced world of college football? Are you able to take constant losing, impossible recruiting, and being the laughing stock of a conference? Then you my friend could be the next coach of the Duke Blue Devils.

There’s a job posting for the Head Football Coach on the university’s HR Website, alongside postings for Food Service and Housekeeping positions. The best part is that you can apply online for the job!

Here’s the meat of the posting:

Occupational Summary
Direct and coordinate the planning, organizing and coaching of the Duke University football team.

Work Performed
Provide leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student athletes at Duke University. Direct and coordinate the activities of the Football Staff in the planning, organizing and coaching of the Duke University football team; ensure compliance with University, Conference and NCAA policies and regulations. Direct the Football Staff in the preparation of analyses of opponent teams; analyze game statistics and tactical data of opponents and prepare game plans accordingly. Counsel team members in academic, disciplinary and personal matters; consult with University administration and faculty for resolution of problems as required. Assign geographical areas to and supervise the Football Staff in the recruitment of new players; determine recipients of football scholarships in accordance with University admissions policies. Determine fiscal requirements and prepare budgetary recommendations; monitor, verify and reconcile expenditures of budgeted funds. Direct various personnel functions including, but not limited to, hiring, merit recommendations, promotions, transfers and vacation schedules. Study, evaluate and implement innovations in football strategy and equipment. Represent the Duke University Athletic Department in professional, civic, charity and alumni events. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

And my favorite part:

Experience

Prior collegiate football coaching experience required.
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

(Ed. note: The emphasis is theirs, not mine)

So, what they’ve spelled out here is that to be the next coach at Duke, you don’t actually need any coaching experience, as long as you have equivalent education.

Because the website doesn’t allow you to link directly to the posting, here’s to see a screenshot of it. Or, if you want to apply online, go to the job search and search for Requisition Number 400160742.