Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer

Job Description:

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual for the position of Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer, with a primary focus on Goalkeeper Coaching. This is a full-time, fixed-term position reporting directly to the Head Coach, Women's Soccer. 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 participating in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-D1).

The Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer will assist the Head Coach in all facets of a successful NCAA Division I collegiate women's soccer program. The individual will have specific responsibilities for developing, training, and mentoring the goalkeeping unit, as well as contributing to general team coaching, recruiting, and administrative duties.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Goalkeeper Coaching & Development 
  • Design and implement specialized, high-level training sessions for all goalkeepers, focusing on technical skills (shot-stopping, handling, distribution), tactical awareness (positioning, communication), and psychological readiness.
  • Evaluate goalkeeper performance during training and games, providing constructive feedback and video analysis to facilitate continuous improvement.
  • Integrate the goalkeepers into the overall team tactical strategy and practice structure.
  • Manage the inventory and maintenance of all goalkeeping equipment.

• General Coaching & Team Operations
  • Assist the Head Coach with planning, organizing, and executing daily team practice sessions.
  • Contribute to game-day preparation, including scouting opponents, developing game plans, and advising on match strategy.
  • Assist with video analysis for both team and individual player development.
  • Mentor and counsel student-athletes on academic, athletic, and social issues, promoting a positive and high-performance team culture.
  • Run practice or manage the team in the absence of the Head Coach.

• Recruiting & Administration
  • Assist in identifying, evaluating, contacting, and recruiting academically qualified and high-character prospective student-athletes, with a particular focus on goalkeepers.
  • Travel extensively for recruiting purposes, including attending showcases, high school, and club matches.
  • Assist with various administrative duties as assigned by the Head Coach, which may include team travel logistics, equipment ordering, budget management, and compliance documentation.

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Relevant coaching and/or playing experience in soccer, preferably at the collegiate or elite level.
• Proven experience in coaching goalkeepers and in-depth knowledge of goalkeeping techniques and strategies.
• Strong commitment to and knowledge of NCAA and Ivy League Conference rules and regulations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and significant travel.
• Possess a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment.

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.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

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

Recruiting Start Date:

2025-12-11

Job Posting Title:

Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer

Department:

Athletics and Recreation

Grade:

Grade 10

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Onsite

 

Submission 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.

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EEO Statement:

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 recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.