Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball

Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball

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.

Recruitment Range: Determined based on qualifications and/or experience.
Vacancy Number: E1528
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Home Department: Athletics - 25900
Division: Chancellor - 25000 Division

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:
The UNCW Department of Athletics sponsors 19 varsity sports and competes in the NCAA Division I as a member of the Coastal Athletic Association. UNCW Athletics primary purpose is to produce a competitive and successful sports program while abiding by NCAA, CAA and institutional rules and regulations. UNCW Athletics has a strong commitment to gender equity and diversity, while promoting a greater sense of integrity, leadership, sportsmanship and ethical behavior to the overall campus dynamic.

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
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 Coastal Athletic Association (CAA).
The Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball, 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 second Assistant Coach to the Women's Basketball Team.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 3 years of collegiate basketball 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

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• 5 years of Division 1 Women's Basketball coaching experience
• Demonstrated success in recruitment of scholarship athletes
• Master's Degree with Division I coaching, with experience

Required Certifications or Licensures:
Must possess and maintain a current driver's license and maintain a satisfactory driving record while serving in the position.

FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Months Per Year: 12 Months
Type of Position: Permanent
Position Number: E1528
Job Posting Date: 05/01/2026
Posting Close Date: 5/10/2026
Number of Openings: Single Incumbent