Assistant Coach, Women'S Ice Hockey

Assistant Coach, Women's Ice Hockey Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island. Responsibilities Coaching and developing goaltenders. Supporting the Head Coach in student‑athlete leadership and development. Teaching athletic skills, fostering character, and developing game strategy. Executing daily program operations, including recruitment coordination, travel arrangements, and scheduling. Providing constructive feedback and guidance to athletes to enhance individual and team performance. Collaborating with coaching staff to support game strategy and player development. 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 of direct related experience is required. Coaching experience in intercollegiate athletics, professional athletics, elite amateur sport, or a comparable competitive environment. Job Competencies 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 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 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. Compliance and Certifications All employees must demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown. Coaching staff must receive annual rules education on NCAA recruiting legislation and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division). Equal Opportunity Employment Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law. Brown is an E-Verify Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed