Duke Women's Basketball Practice Operations Specialist

Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.

Be You.

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Duke Women’s Basketball Practice Operations Specialist, you will play an important role in supporting one of the nation’s premier Division I women’s basketball programs. Working alongside coaches, student-athletes, and support staff, you will help create a positive and professional practice environment that empowers our team to compete at the highest level. You will join a community committed to excellence, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous growth. Your reliability, attention to detail, and commitment to teamwork will directly contribute to the success of Duke Women’s Basketball.

Be Bold.

Duke Women’s Basketball is seeking a dedicated, energetic, and dependable part-time professional to assist with all aspects of daily basketball practice operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working as part of a team, and takes pride in supporting student-athletes and coaches.

What You'll Do

Practice Preparation

• Prepare and set up practice equipment and supplies prior to each session.
• Fill, transport, and position Gatorade water coolers and carts.
• Organize and stock the manager bag with essential practice items.
• Set up basketball racks, towels, and other required equipment.
• Deliver player water bottles from the locker room to the practice court.

Practice Support

• Assist coaches and student-athletes during Division I basketball practices.
• Rebound, pass, and support basketball drills as directed.
• Monitor the court and promptly address safety concerns, including wet spots.
• Manage additional basketballs and practice equipment throughout drills.
• Provide support for individual shooting workouts as needed.

Post-Practice Operations

• Break down, clean, and properly store practice equipment.
• Return towels and scout team jerseys for laundering.
• Dispose of used practice materials and assist with facility organization.
• Help ensure practice areas remain clean, safe, and ready for future use.

What You'll Bring

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities.
• Dependability and professionalism in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work in a physically active role that includes standing, lifting, and supporting basketball activities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for supporting student-athletes and collegiate athletics.

Work Schedule

Practice schedules vary based on team travel, game schedules, player availability, and coaching needs. Typical practice sessions occur between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., with staff arriving approximately one hour before practice and remaining afterward to assist with cleanup. During the basketball season (November through April), practices are generally held on:

• Tuesdays
• Wednesdays
• Saturdays

Additional morning shootarounds are conducted on either Thursdays or Sundays depending on team travel schedules.

Position Details

• Seasonal, part-time position
• Benefits-ineligible
• Maximum of 19.9 hours per week
• Anticipated employment period: September 2026 through early April 2027

Choose Duke.

At Duke, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a championship-caliber athletics program while working alongside dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence. Your work will help create an environment where student-athletes can thrive both on and off the court. We value respect, trust, inclusion, discovery, and excellence, and we believe our collective success depends on each community member feeling welcomed, respected, and valued.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today and help support the daily operations that contribute to the success of Duke Women's Basketball while becoming part of a world-class university community.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires the ability to provide recreational assistance generally equivalent to a partial high school education.

Experience

None required. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

None required. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Job Code: 00000209 RECREATION AIDE
Job Level: 06

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $20.00. 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, 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.

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