Assistant Coach - Special Teams

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an Assistant Coach - Special Teams to support the football program in practice and games. The role involves planning, skill development, recruiting, and coordinating daily activities within the program.

The successful candidate will guide student-athletes, work under the head coach, and ensure compliance with NCAA rules while maintaining high standards of integrity and competition readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) with at least 1 year of instructional or educational activities.
• 2–5 years of coaching experience in an intercollegiate environment, preferably at the Division I level.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Competency with computer applications related to coaching and athletic administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach with practice and competition planning.
• Develop and implement training programs to improve player skills.
• Recruit and evaluate prospective student-athletes for academic and athletic readiness.
• Direct daily practice sessions and game-day operations.
• Organize and administer clinics and training camps.
• Manage administrative tasks related to the football program.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and counseling to student-athletes.

Skills

Leadership

Recruiting

Coaching

Communication

Organizational skills

Student-athlete mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Position Title

Assistant Coach - Special Teams

Department

Athletics Office-273500

Position Summary

Assist the head coach with all aspects of the Football Program, including practice and competition activities, player skill development, recruiting, directing and implementing daily practice and competition plans, organizing clinics, and overall administrative tasks within the program. Demonstrate integrity, leadership, and a strong commitment to motivating, teaching, counseling, and recruiting academically qualified student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach with practice and competition planning.
• Develop and implement training programs to improve player skills.
• Recruit and evaluate prospective student-athletes for academic and athletic readiness.
• Direct daily practice sessions and game-day operations.
• Organize and administer clinics and training camps.
• Manage administrative tasks related to the football program.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and counseling to student-athletes.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) with at least 1 year of experience in independent instructional or educational activities.
• 2–5 years of coaching experience in an intercollegiate environment, preferably at the Division I level.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Competency with computer applications related to coaching and athletic administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year of relevant independent or educational activities beyond those listed above.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Must be able to lift or move 25 lb or more.
• Must be able to navigate stairs and work in extreme weather conditions.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment.
• Travel required.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority under the Clery Act. Duties include reporting Clery‑visible crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and completing annual training on reporting responsibilities.