Assistant Coach, Women's Ice Hockey

Inside Higher Ed; West Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious university's athletics department is seeking an experienced Assistant Coach for Women’s Ice Hockey. This seasonal part-time role focuses on supervising and developing the varsity team, particularly in goaltender development. Candidates must have an undergraduate degree, coaching experience, and strong interpersonal skills. This is an opportunity to contribute to an intercollegiate program within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an undergraduate degree or appropriate experience.
• Moderate coaching experience required.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and computer skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop the intercollegiate varsity team.
• Manage goaltender development during the season.
• Adhere to institutional and departmental rules and regulations.

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

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 34 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes who participate within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-D1).

This seasonal part-time position works with the head coach in the supervision and development of an intercollegiate varsity team, including in-season programming of goaltender development, in accordance with institutional and departmental objectives within the rules and regulations of the athletic governing bodies.

Responsibilities

• Work with the head coach in the supervision and development of an intercollegiate varsity team.
• In-season programming of goaltender development.
• Adhere to institutional and departmental objectives within the rules and regulations of the athletic governing bodies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an undergraduate degree or a combination of education/certification(s) and/or experience suitable for the position.
• Moderate amount of experience with athletic coaching, collegiate playing, or other related experience.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and computer skills, necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and relate well to students.
• Excellent sport specific technical, tactical and strategic knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• First Aid, CPR, AED certification, or willingness to attain such certification(s) upon hire.

Compliance and Certifications

All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; duties are performed in compliance with all NCAA, Ivy League rules and regulations, and any violations should be reported to the compliance office. Coaching staff must receive annual rules education on NCAA legislation related to recruiting, and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division).

Background Checks

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

Benefits and Additional Information

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date: 2025-08-11

EEO Statement

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer. As an EEO employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.