Full Time Njcaa Coaching Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Morehead City, NC, NC
Job Type: Full Time Staff
Job Number: 00357
Department: Finance & Administrative Services
Division: General, Finance & Administrative
Opening Date: 08/17/2026
Closing Date: 8/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Carteret Community College (Morehead City, NC) is excited to launch Year 1 of its NJCAA athletics programs and invites dynamic, student-centered leaders to apply for the position of Assistant Athletic Director. This is a unique opportunity to help build a competitive, mission-driven athletics program from the ground up-one that enhances student engagement, promotes academic success, and strengthens campus and community pride. The Assistant Athletic Director will play a pivotal role in shaping operations, supporting coaches and student-athletes, and establishing a culture of integrity, excellence, and inclusivity that reflects the College's commitment to student success.
The Assistant Athletic Director serves as the primary Sports Information Director (SID) while assisting the Athletic Director with the administration, promotion, and operational oversight of Carteret Community College's intercollegiate athletics program. This position supports NJCAA-compliant operations, athletic communications, marketing, donor and sponsor engagement, and comprehensive game-day management.
Applicants must apply online at or
Applications will be accepted through August 31, 2026.
Projected start date: November 2, 2026
Duties include:
• Assist with eligibility certification, roster management, and NJCAA compliance. Support academic monitoring and reporting requirements.
• Serve as Sports Information Director (SID) for Carteret Community College Athletics.
• Maintain statistical records and submit required NJCAA reports.
• Write and distribute press releases, game recaps, previews, and feature stories.
• Coordinate media relations and serve as liaison with the NJCAA, conference offices, and opposing institutions.
• Maintain and manage the athletic website, including schedules, rosters, statistics, news, and multimedia content.
• Coordinate live stats and post-game reporting.
• Lead athletic marketing efforts per institutional branding standards, manage social media platforms, coordinate promotions, group sales, theme nights, and community outreach initiatives to increase attendance and engagement.
• Lead athletic sponsorship outreach and solicitation efforts and ensure fulfillment of athletic donor and sponsor benefits, including signage, public address announcements, and digital recognition. Coordinate sponsor visibility at athletic events.
• Administer student-athlete insurance and support management of institutional insurance policies, including claims processing, compliance, and coordination with providers.
• Hire, train, and supervise game-day staff.
• Coordinate officials and event operations.
• Set up, operate, and break down concession stands and manage cash handling per college policy.
• Assist with the collection, laundering, distribution, and inventory of athletic uniforms, equipment, and practice gear.
• Develop, promote, and coordinate athletic camps, supporting program growth, community engagement, and revenue generation.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Associate's degree required. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Sports Management, or a related field
Knowledge and Skills: The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in athletic administration or playing at the collegiate level with NJCAA experience preferred. They must demonstrate strong communication and technical skills, A proven capacity to foster a positive team culture and uphold the values of Carteret Community College is essential, as are strong organizational and time-management skills.
Licensing Requirement: A valid driver's license. CPR/First Aid certification preferred
Physical requirements: Duties include the ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods and to move between campus and athletic facilities, including navigating stairs, bleachers, and uneven surfaces. The position requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment and to handle athletic and event-related materials. The incumbent must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items weighing up to approximately 25 pounds. The position also requires the ability to communicate effectively with students, employees, and the public in both office and large-event settings, including environments with elevated noise levels. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions. This position may require evening and weekend work and occasional travel.
Carteret Community College is an EOE/E-verify employer. Job offers are conditional upon a successful background check.
Benefits available to full-time employees include:

• The best-funded pension plan/retirement system in the nation according to Moody's Investor Service; the employee is required to contribute 6% of their monthly gross pay to this benefit; the College contributes an additional amount.
• Twelve (12) paid holiday days each year (11, if a 10-month faculty member)
• Twelve (12) sick days per year (10, if a 10-mont faculty member) which is cumulative indefinitely. Unused accrued sick leave can be converted to service credit for retirement
• Staff receive fourteen (14) vacation days per year which increases as the length of service increases and accumulates year-to-year. Faculty do not receive vacation leave, rather, they have. on average, 20 scheduled, paid non-instructional days built into the academic calendar.
• Faculty receive paid breaks throughout the academic year, including a Spring Break, Fall Break, and holiday break in December
• 12-month employees work 1,976 hours per year, which allows for an adjusted summer schedule of 4-day work weeks.
• Longevity pay yearly (based on length of service beginning 10 years and up)
• Optional 401K/457 plans
• Low-cost State Health Plan - employee only monthly premium for the Standard (70/30) Plan is based on salary band, and ranges from $35 per month to $80 per month.
• Low-cost optional insurance such as vision and dental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Temporary and adjunct/part-time employees do not receive benefits.
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