Director of Player Development
Duke, Durham, NC, United States
Director of Player Development, Football
At Duke University, we believe in developing the whole student-athlete—on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. As the Director of Player Development, Football, you’ll play a critical role in supporting the personal, academic, and professional growth of our football student‑athletes. You’ll serve as a trusted resource, advocate, and connector, helping players navigate day‑to‑day challenges while fostering accountability, engagement, and success.
You’ll work closely with coaches, academic support staff, athletics partners, and campus programs to ensure each student‑athlete has the structure and support needed to thrive at Duke and beyond.
What You’ll Do Player Support & Accountability
Serve as the primary point of contact for football student‑athletes regarding personal concerns, daily issues, and accountability matters
Address situations such as missed obligations, oversleeping, and personal challenges in collaboration with coaching and support staff
Manage and assign curfew checks during preseason camp, home games, and away travel
Academic & Campus Engagement
Act as a liaison between football student‑athletes and academic support services
Coordinate and monitor class checks and report attendance issues to coaching and strength staff
Assist academic staff in resolving student‑athlete issues as they arise
Coordinate post‑practice transportation to ensure timely arrival to classes when needed
Programming & Development Initiatives
Coordinate guest speakers and player development programming
Manage and expand community service initiatives for the football program
Track and manage player attendance at required sessions hosted by Futures, ACE, and other Duke or Athletics programs
Team Operations & Travel
Manage home and away player ticket distribution
Travel with the team for away games, including:
Managing attendance and curfew checks at hotels and team functions
Assisting with TSA screening check‑in
Supporting player guest ticket needs in coordination with the ticket office
Attend the team hotel the night before home games and manage attendance and curfews
Support recruiting efforts during home games and special events
Assist with pre‑game and in‑game recruiting logistics
Coordinate new player orientation and move‑in logistics in partnership with the Senior Director of Football Recruitment
Attend staff meetings, practices, recruiting events, and departmental meetings as needed
Support the football operations and recruiting departments as required
Perform additional duties that contribute to the overall success of the Duke Football Program
Minimum Qualifications Education Work requires communications, analytical and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.
Experience Work requires the ability to plan and administer programs and direct program activities within a specific functional area, generally acquired through four years of related experience. OR ANY OTHER EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications Work requires the ability to plan and administer programs and direct program activities within a specific functional area, generally acquired through four years of related experience. OR ANY OTHER EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANTEDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.
Anticipated Pay Range:
Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $61,535.00 to USD $95,880.00. 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 the dollars 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, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.
Read more about Duke’s commitment to affirmative action and nondiscrimination at hr.duke.edu/eeo.
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).
Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh
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You’ll work closely with coaches, academic support staff, athletics partners, and campus programs to ensure each student‑athlete has the structure and support needed to thrive at Duke and beyond.
What You’ll Do Player Support & Accountability
Serve as the primary point of contact for football student‑athletes regarding personal concerns, daily issues, and accountability matters
Address situations such as missed obligations, oversleeping, and personal challenges in collaboration with coaching and support staff
Manage and assign curfew checks during preseason camp, home games, and away travel
Academic & Campus Engagement
Act as a liaison between football student‑athletes and academic support services
Coordinate and monitor class checks and report attendance issues to coaching and strength staff
Assist academic staff in resolving student‑athlete issues as they arise
Coordinate post‑practice transportation to ensure timely arrival to classes when needed
Programming & Development Initiatives
Coordinate guest speakers and player development programming
Manage and expand community service initiatives for the football program
Track and manage player attendance at required sessions hosted by Futures, ACE, and other Duke or Athletics programs
Team Operations & Travel
Manage home and away player ticket distribution
Travel with the team for away games, including:
Managing attendance and curfew checks at hotels and team functions
Assisting with TSA screening check‑in
Supporting player guest ticket needs in coordination with the ticket office
Attend the team hotel the night before home games and manage attendance and curfews
Support recruiting efforts during home games and special events
Assist with pre‑game and in‑game recruiting logistics
Coordinate new player orientation and move‑in logistics in partnership with the Senior Director of Football Recruitment
Attend staff meetings, practices, recruiting events, and departmental meetings as needed
Support the football operations and recruiting departments as required
Perform additional duties that contribute to the overall success of the Duke Football Program
Minimum Qualifications Education Work requires communications, analytical and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.
Experience Work requires the ability to plan and administer programs and direct program activities within a specific functional area, generally acquired through four years of related experience. OR ANY OTHER EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications Work requires the ability to plan and administer programs and direct program activities within a specific functional area, generally acquired through four years of related experience. OR ANY OTHER EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANTEDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.
Anticipated Pay Range:
Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $61,535.00 to USD $95,880.00. 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 the dollars 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, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.
Read more about Duke’s commitment to affirmative action and nondiscrimination at hr.duke.edu/eeo.
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).
Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh
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