Assistant Coach Jobs in North Carolina

INTRODUCTION

The University of North Carolina Wilmington is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Coach, Women’s Basketball. UNCW is a NCAA Division I program and member of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA).

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Assistant Coach assists the Head Coach in providing leadership for a NCAA Division I program. Assists with all aspects of the program and plays an integral part in the day-to-day administrative responsibilities, daily team training, evaluation and recruitment of student-athletes, academic monitoring, and skill development. This position must work within UNCW, CAA, and NCAA guidelines to provide student-athletes an exceptional collegiate experience while competing for championships. This position acts as a third Assistant Coach to the Women’s Basketball Team. This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act). This position will be required to complete annual training about reporting responsibilities and report Clery crimes that occur within one of three categories of properties: On-Campus property, Non-Campus Property, or Public Property.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s Degree required, with minimum of 1 year of coaching experience.
- Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
- Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
- Must possess the highest level of ethical standards, recruit qualified student-athletes, and display a strong commitment to their academic success.
- Must possess and maintain a current driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving record while serving in the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Master’s Degree
- Demonstrated success in recruitment of scholarship athletes
- 1 year of women’s basketball collegiate coaching experience

LOCATION

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNCW

Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.

Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.

Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.

As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.

We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy, and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.

HIRING RANGE

Determined based on qualifications and/or experience.

EEO STATEMENT

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

NUMBER OF OPENINGS

Single Incumbent

SPECIAL NOTES TO APPLICANTS

PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the ‘Work History’ section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

MONTHS PER YEAR

12 Months

FTE

1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

TYPE OF POSITION

Permanent

JOB POSTING DATE

06/15/2026

POSTING CLOSE DATE

06/25/2026

APPLICANT DOCUMENTS

Required Documents

- Resume
- Cover Letter

Optional Documents