Athletic Operations Assistant

University of North Carolina at Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) is seeking an Athletic Operations Assistant to support facilities, equipment handling, and game management for the Athletics Department. The role focuses on inventory control, equipment issuance and maintenance, laundry duties, and maintaining safe outdoor environments.

The position emphasizes reliability for event days, with duties including field preparation for baseball and softball, irrigation and waste management, and other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work.
• One year of experience in the athletics fields, equipment and/or facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides equipment inventory to coaches and staff.
• Receives and issues equipment as well as maintains and cleans equipment.
• Keeps up with laundry for the department.
• Ensures all outdoor playing and practice environments are safe and clean.
• Game management duties for UNCW baseball and softball that may include field lining, field maintenance, field repair, irrigation management and waste management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Benefits of Working at UNCW

At the University of North Carolina Wilmington, we are driven by a clear purpose: to empower student success, advance innovation, and strengthen the communities we serve. Guided by our strategic vision and commitment to excellence, UNCW offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where employees can make meaningful contributions while growing their careers.

Located in coastal North Carolina, UNCW combines the energy of a thriving academic community with the natural beauty of nearby beaches and outdoor spaces. Here, professional opportunity is balanced with an exceptional quality of life—creating a workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

As a member of the Seahawk community, you’ll benefit from a culture that values well-being, lifelong learning, and connection. UNCW offers a competitive and flexible benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. From comprehensive health coverage and retirement options to generous paid leave, tuition opportunities within the UNC System, learning and development opportunities, and wellness programs, UNCW is committed to helping you thrive both at work and in your personal life.

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range 37,594 - $42,721

Recruitment Range Details

The salary range advertised is the designated recruitment range for this classification. Final salary offers will be determined by the candidate’s education, relevant experience, internal equity alignment, and departmental budgetary parameters.

Vacancy Number

Vacancy Number S02933

Position Title

Working Title

Working Title Athletic Operations Assistant

Competency Level Advanced

Home Department

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.

College

College/School Information

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.

Location of Workplace

Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Athletic Operations Assistant is technical in its responsibilities for the facilities and landscape maintenance as well as equipment for the Athletics Department.

Responsibilites Include:

• Provides equipment inventory to coaches and staff
• Receives and issues equipment as well as maintains and cleans equipment
• Keeps up with laundry for the department
• Ensures all outdoor playing and practice environments are safe and clean
• Game management duties for UNCW baseball and softball that may include, but not limited to, field lining, field maintenance, field repair, irrigation management and waste management
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred education, professional skills and experience

• one year of experience in the athletics fields, equipment and/or facilities

Required Certifications or licensure

FTE

FTE 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Months Per Year

Months Per Year 12 Months

Work Days

Work Days M-F (flexibility to work nights/weekend particularly in the spring athletic season)

Work Hours

Type of Position

Type of Position Permanent

Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited

Position Number

Position Number 8275

Job Posting Date

Job Posting Date 10/06/2026

Posting Close Date

Posting Close Date 10/16/2026

Number of Openings

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.

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