Assistant Coach I-Women's Lacrosse (Part Time)

Recent Jobs; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Wales University is seeking an assistant varsity coach to work with the head coach in developing an intercollegiate program. The role covers in-season and off-season programming, recruitment, and adherence to regulations.

You will supervise practices and contests, contribute to student-athlete development and academic progress, and support fundraising and staff development initiatives. Candidates must live or relocate within daily commuting distance of the Providence campus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Moderate experience in athletic coaching or related roles.
• Valid U.S. driver's license; willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR/AED if needed.
• Ability to live within daily commuting distance of Providence Campus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee practices and contests with the head coach to provide a positive student-athlete experience.
• Develop recruitment plans to identify and enroll student athletes for a competitive program.
• Establish team rules and protocols and ensure implementation.
• Foster personal development and academic progress of student athletes.
• Engage in recruitment trips and supervise off-campus competitions.
• Provide recommendations on team lineups and game strategy; support fundraising and staff development.

Skills

Athletic coaching

Recruitment planning

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Summary

Works with the head coach in the supervision and development of an intercollegiate varsity team, including in-season and off-season programming, in accordance with institutional and departmental objectives within the rules and regulations of the athletic governing bodies

Essential Job Functions

• Works with the head coach to oversee practices and scheduled contests to provide a positive and competitive experience for student athletes; in absence of the head coach the assistant coach assumes full responsibility for the team


• Works with the head coach to develop a recruitment plan to identify and enroll student athletes that will create and sustain a successful, competitive athletic program


• Works with the head coach to establish team rules and protocols and implements appropriately


• Works with the head coach to foster the personal development and competitive spirit of the student athletes while supporting their educational experience


• Works with the head coach to emphasize and promote academic progress, resulting in strong academic performance, retention and graduation rates


• Attends recruitment trips as needed to recruit student athletes to develop a successful, competitive athletic program


• Works with the head coach to supervise the team at all off campus competitions. Interprets and implements the rules and regulations of the team, the department, and the university


• Provides recommendations to the head coach on team line up's and game strategy


• Represents the university and team at all appropriate athletic events (e.g. competitions, conferences, and university sanctioned programs)


• Works with head coach to oversee fundraising activities to provide funds for team expenses, such as traveling and team apparel


• Supervises and develops the department staff, as necessary, facilitating professional opportunities to improve individual capability and managing performance against job accountabilities, department goals and established university, campus and department policies and procedures


• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate's degree or a combination of education/certification(s) and/or experience suitable for the position


• Moderate amount of experience with athletic coaching, collegial playing or other related experience


• Valid U.S. driver's license


• First Aid, CPR, AED certification, or willingness to attain such certification(s) upon hire

Please Note:

Qualified candidates must live or relocate to live within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnic and national origin, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Advertised: 17 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time