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Assistant Coach roles at U.S. universities, professional clubs, and youth sports organizations can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers must document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing your I-140 petition, making your specialized coaching credentials and sport-specific experience central to the sponsorship case.
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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
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
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Match your credentials to PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to define minimum job requirements before advertising the role. Document your coaching certifications, sport-specific licenses, and any advanced degree early so the job description is written around qualifications you actually hold.
Target employers with established HR processes
NCAA Division I and II athletic departments, Major League Soccer academies, and NBA G League affiliates routinely sponsor foreign coaches through PERM. Organizations with dedicated HR or legal counsel move through labor certification faster than smaller clubs.
Search for sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Assistant Coach openings by employers with active green card sponsorship history. This cuts the prospecting time significantly and puts you in front of programs already familiar with PERM filing obligations.
Understand the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location, set at Level I through IV. Check the OFLC Wage Search tool to find the correct wage tier for Assistant Coach in your target city before finalizing any offer.
Clarify green card intent during the offer stage
Unlike H-1B visa sponsorship, PERM commits the employer to a permanent employment relationship at a defined salary and location. Confirm in writing that the offer letter reflects the position DOL will certify, including duties and worksite, before your employer begins filing.
Prepare for longer timelines than temporary visa holders
The full PERM-to-green-card path typically runs two to four years when including I-140 adjudication and adjustment of status. If you're currently on H-1B or O-1 visa, coordinate the green card filing timeline with your visa renewal windows to avoid gaps in work authorization.
Green Card Assistant Coach: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an Assistant Coach role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Assistant Coach positions can qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers when the role requires at least two years of training or a sport-specific credential, and under EB-2 when the position requires an advanced degree or your employer can demonstrate your credentials are equivalent. The specific classification depends on how your employer drafts the job requirements during the PERM stage.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B is a temporary, cap-subject visa renewed in three-year increments with no guarantee of permanent status. PERM green card sponsorship is a permanent employment-based process with no annual lottery. For most countries, EB-3 priority dates are current or move quickly, meaning the wait from PERM certification to lawful permanent residency can be shorter than the uncertainty of repeated H-1B renewals.
What coaching credentials strengthen a PERM-based sponsorship case?
National governing body licenses such as U.S. Soccer's A or B license, USA Basketball coaching certifications, or equivalent credentials from your home country's federation are directly relevant. A bachelor's or master's degree in kinesiology, sports science, or physical education can support an EB-2 classification. USCIS looks for a clear connection between your documented qualifications and the duties the employer has defined in the PERM application.
How do I find Assistant Coach jobs where the employer is willing to sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lets you search Assistant Coach openings specifically filtered by employers with green card sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to organizations that have never filed a PERM petition. Targeting programs with an established sponsorship track record reduces the risk of losing a job offer because the employer is unfamiliar with the process or unwilling to absorb the legal costs.
Does my employer need to run a recruitment process before filing PERM for an Assistant Coach role?
Yes. PERM requires your employer to conduct a DOL-prescribed recruitment process, including newspaper advertisements and an internal job posting, to document that no qualified U.S. worker applied. The job description used in that advertising must match the position you'll actually fill. Any mismatch between the advertised role and your actual duties can trigger a PERM audit or denial, so the job requirements should be finalized carefully before recruitment begins.