Assistant Coach, Women's Ice Hockey
Brown University
Town of Plover, Wisconsin
Full-Time
Competitive
RemoteAssociate
Job Description:
Brown University Athletics and Recreation is seeking candidates for the Assistant Coach, Women’s Ice Hockey position. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, and a member of the Ivy League, our intercollegiate athletics program consists of 38 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes who participate within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-DI).
The Third Assistant Coach, Women’s Ice Hockey is primarily responsible for coaching and developing goaltenders. The Third Assistant Coach is also responsible for supporting the Head Coach in the leadership and development of student athletes. This role focuses on teaching athletic skills, fostering student athlete character, and game strategy. This position is also responsible for executing the daily operations of the program, including but not limited to recruitment coordination, travel arrangements and scheduling.
Education and Experience
●Bachelor’s Degree with 1-2 years of coaching experience. In lieu of a Bachelor's Degree, a minimum of 5 years direct related experience is required.
●Coaching experience in intercollegiate athletics, professional athletics, elite amateur sport, or a comparable competitive environment.
Job Competencies
Indicate the essential job competencies. Competencies are required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary toperform the job successfully.
●Strong understanding of the sport’s rules, techniques, and strategies.
●Knowledge of athlete development principles, including strength, conditioning, and skill progression.
●Understanding of team dynamics, sportsmanship, and athlete wellness.
●Ability to instruct athletes effectively in practices, drills, and skill development.
●Strong communication skills for providing feedback to athletes and collaborating with coaching staff.
●Organizational skills to manage practice plans, training schedules, and game preparation.
●Observation and evaluation skills to monitor athlete performance and identify development needs.
●Basic recruiting support skills, including evaluating prospective student-athletes and providing recommendations.
●Ability to provide constructive feedback and guidance to athletes, enhancing individual and team performance.
●Ability to work collaboratively within the coaching staff to support game strategy and player development.
●Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support the team in high-pressure or competitive situations.
●Ability to maintain compliance with all University and NCAA/Ivy League policies.
All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA, Ivy League rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the division are to be reported to the compliance office and appropriate parties. Employees in coaching positions must receive annual rules education on NCAA legislation related to recruiting by the compliance office and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division).
Background Check – Criminal, Education, MVR
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.
Employees in coaching positions must receive annual rules education on NCAA legislation related to recruiting by the compliance office and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division).
Benefits of Working at Brown:
Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.
Recruiting Start Date:
2026-06-17Job Posting Title:
Assistant Coach, Women's Ice HockeyDepartment:
Athletics and RecreationGrade:
Grade 9Worker Type:
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Time Type:
Full timeScheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5Position Work Location:
OnsiteSubmission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C. All remote work must be performed in a state in which Brown is registered to do business.
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EEO Statement:
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