Temporary Assistant Coach Women's Soccer

Posting Details

Posting Details

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. UNCW is distinguished by its commitment to putting students first, supporting world-class faculty and staff, delivering transformative learning experiences, and leveraging its unique proximity to the ocean. Recognized nationally for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and reflects emerging industries and interdisciplinary innovation.

A public institution with nearly 20,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s first bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Founded as Wilmington College in 1947, UNCW moved to its present location in the heart of New Hanover County in 1961. The 660-acre campus is only minutes from Wrightsville Beach and historic downtown Wilmington and features Georgian architecture and designated conservation areas. Wilmington International Airport (ILM) provides commercial air service to cities both domestic and abroad and is just six miles from the UNCW campus.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969

Department

View Full Description

Posting Details

Posting Details

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. UNCW is distinguished by its commitment to putting students first, supporting world-class faculty and staff, delivering transformative learning experiences, and leveraging its unique proximity to the ocean. Recognized nationally for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and reflects emerging industries and interdisciplinary innovation.

A public institution with nearly 20,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s first bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Founded as Wilmington College in 1947, UNCW moved to its present location in the heart of New Hanover County in 1961. The 660-acre campus is only minutes from Wrightsville Beach and historic downtown Wilmington and features Georgian architecture and designated conservation areas. Wilmington International Airport (ILM) provides commercial air service to cities both domestic and abroad and is just six miles from the UNCW campus.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969

Department

Athletics - 25900

External Link to Posting

https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/40904

Vacancy Number

TSP5726PST

Working Title

Temporary Assistant Coach Women's Soccer

Job Title

Job Category

Athletics

FLSA for Position

Exempt

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Assistant Coach assists the Head Coach in providing leadership for a NCAA Division I women’s soccer program. Assists with all aspects of the women’s soccer 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.

• Assists the Head Coach in providing leadership for a NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer program along with the overall coaching, management, and administration of the program

• Teach the mental and physical aspects of the game while preparing student-athletes for life after intercollegiate sports

• Assist with skill development of players and implement team strategies

• Adhere to and enforce all policies and procedures of the department and university as well as the rules and regulations of the CAA and NCAA

• Assist the second assistant, team manager, and support staff while maintaining organization and administration of the program within a budget

• Track countable athletic related activities through ARMS online system

• Assist with team community service events and assist with team fundraising

• Assist with annual golf fundraiser to raise funds for UNCW Women’s Soccer program

• Participate in university, civic, and public relations activities for promotion of the sport

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency

• Must be highly dependable, flexible, and available to work evenings and weekends

• Possess excellent customer service and communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with the public

• Strong problem solving skills

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time both indoors and outdoors

• Work effectively as a team member

• Previous customer service experience preferred

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Previous coaching experience

Required Certifications or Licensure

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

College/School Information

Work Hours

As needed basis – usually weekend or evening hours

Work Days

Varies by events

Hours Per Week

10-15/hours per week

Type of Position

Anticipated Hiring Range

$1,000 per month

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Temporary assignments cannot exceed 11 consecutive months without a full 31-day break from employment. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines. For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

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 before you apply for this position. Failure to answer all required questions will cause the system to disqualify your application.

Job Posting Date

09/30/2026

Job Closing Date

10/05/2026

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

Multi-Positions

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you learn of this opportunity with UNCW? (2026)

   • UNCW Website
   • UNCW LinkedIn Page
   • UNCW X Account (formerly Twitter)
   • UNCW Employee Referral
   • UNCW Instagram Account (UNCW_jobs)
   • UNCW Job Alert
   • Chronical of Higher Education
   • Glassdoor
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • Indeed
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • North Carolina Job Network
   • Craigslist
   • Career Events/Job Fairs
   • Billboards/Marquee
   • Other

2. * If you selected "Other" to the question above, please explain how you found out about this opportunity. Enter N/A if not applicable.

(Open Ended Question)

Apply Now

View Less Description