Job Description:
Date posted: February 26, 2026
Location: Greenville, NC, USA
Assistant Coach – Women’s Swimming
Position Number: 500421
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
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 and equitable 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:
The primary and most important responsibility of a coach is instructing student-athletes. Reporting to the Head Coach –Women’s Swimming and Diving, the individual serving in this position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:
– Coordinate and manage all aspects of position/positions assignment as directed by the Head Coach.
– Performs planning, organization and execution for coaching (instruction/education) duties as described and assigned by the Head Coach for all meetings, practice sessions and competitions
– Function in game day organization and assignments as prescribed by the Head Coach.
– Evaluation of opponents and the development of a game plan for student-athlete instruction in accordance with position/positions assignment as prescribed by the Head Coach.
– Perform recruiting activities and responsibilities as assigned by the Head Coach and/or Swimming recruiting coordinator to meet the objectives of the university and team, including the evaluation, contact, and establishing relationships with prospective student-athletes and coaches.
– Attend all staff meetings as scheduled by the Head Coach.
– Assist in the development of team rules and policies.
– Responsible for supervision, instruction and direction of student-athletes as assigned by the Head Coach.
– Support, abide and enforce all academic guidelines and policies of the university, athletics department and Swimming program to insure academic progress of the student-athlete as directed by the Head Coach.
– Support and work cooperatively with Sports Medicine/Athletic Training, Strength and Conditioning, Equipment, Student Development, Life Skills, NCAA Compliance, Media Relations etc. areas in accordance with department policies and procedures.
– Assist with administrative functions of the Swimming program as directed by the Head Coach.
– Perform duties with professional conduct, being fiscally responsible and with a commitment to student-athlete well-being.
– Abide by all written policies, procedures and guidelines of East Carolina University, the Department of Athletics, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA ), and all applicable conferences or associations.
– Build quality relationships and work collaboratively and professionally with athletics, Pirate Club and University staff, students, and all constituencies and stakeholders.
– Be available to make appearances, perform media interviews, speaking engagements and support ECU Pirate Club activities representing the Swimming program and ECU athletics.
– Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.
– Nights, weekends, holidays, extended hours, and travel are required in the performance of duties.
Minimum Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution required. Prior collegiate swimming participation and/or coaching experience also 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 DI swimming participation and/or coaching experience are preferred, along with meet management, recruiting, and social media skills.
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.
Official transcript required within 30 days of employment.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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.
Open Until Filled: Yes
Initial Screening Begins: 03/06/2026
How to Apply
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6943243
