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Assistant Coach/ Director of Operations - Men's and Women's Track and Field/Cross Country

East Carolina University

$40,000

United States, North Carolina, Greenville

Sep 03, 2025

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Position Information

Job Title	Assistant Coach/ Director of Operations - Men's and Women's Track and Field/Cross Country
Position Number	986604
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Department	ATH Track and Cross Country Women
Department Homepage	www.ecupirates.com
Advertising Department	TRACK & FIELD
Division	Athletics
Classification Title	Assistant Coach
Working Title	Assistant Coach / Director of Operations - Track & Field/Cross Country
Number of Vacancies	1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)	1.0
Full Time or Part Time	Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.	$40,000
Position Location (City)	Greenville
Position Type	Non-Faculty
Job Category	Non-Faculty Professional
Organizational Unit Overview	The athletics department mission is to represent East Carolina University with distinction and create a challenging and supportive environment for student-athletes to excel in the classroom, in competition, and in life. We are committed to the highest standards of character, honesty, effort, and sportsmanship; respecting all people, their personal identities, differences and beliefs; and to provide a safe environment for student-athletes' academic, athletic and personal development. The highly visible athletics program is committed to NCAA compliance, comprehensive excellence and to be trustworthy stewards of the aspirations of our student-athletes, the resources we manage, the reputation of our University, and our mission of service.
Job Duties	Reporting to the Director of Track & Field / XC, this position's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: 40% Operational Management & Logistics Day-to-day Operations: Overseeing the daily administrative and operational activities of the track and field/cross country programs. Budget Management: Handling and tracking the program's budget, including expenses for travel, equipment, and other needs. Compliance: Ensuring adherence to NCAA, conference, and university rules and regulations, including student-athlete eligibility standards. Scheduling: Coordinating practice schedules, competition dates, and team meetings. Facility Management: Liaising with event staff for home meets, assisting with facility needs, and potentially managing locker room assignments. Equipment and Supplies: Managing the ordering and inventory of team equipment and uniforms. Travel Coordination: Arranging and managing all aspects of team travel, including flights, buses, hotels, and meals for competitions and recruiting trips. Communication: Distributing travel information and other critical communications to student-athletes and staff. 40% Student Athlete Support & Team Functions Academic Progress: Monitoring the academic performance and eligibility of student-athletes, working closely with academic support staff. Student-Athlete Well-being: Coordinating with athletic training, strength and conditioning, and nutrition staff to support student-athlete training regimes and needs. Mentorship: Building positive relationships with student-athletes and providing mentorship as needed. Event Promotion: Working with facility and game operations staff to promote home track and field events. Community Relations: Engaging in community outreach and fundraising activities to support the program. Alumni Engagement: Potentially assisting with alumni events. 20% Coaching: Recruitment Support: Assisting the head coach with coordinating recruiting efforts, including managing the recruiting database, contacting prospects, planning official visits, and ensuring compliance with recruiting rules. Oversee: Student Managers that assist the program for practice & Competition. Videographer: Responsible for coordinating video for Practices & Competition. Training and Conditioning: Assisting with implementing training programs to enhance athletes' physical conditioning and performance
Minimum Education/Experience	Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution required. Qualifying degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions and conferred by the time of hire.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation	None
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	Prior collegiate participation and/or coaching experience are preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicant	Candidates must also submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae/resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Official transcript required within 30 days of employment.
Additional Instructions to Applicant	In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date	08/25/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins	09/09/2025
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Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/88704
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Eligibility for Employment	Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU 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.
Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity	If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.