Assistant Coach, Women's Lacrosse

Job Description:

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is currently seeking candidates for the Assistant Coach, Women's Lacrosse 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 role is a part time, 6-month role that will assist the head coach and assistant coaches of Women’s Lacrosse in all aspects of coaching, including instruction of student-athletes, recruiting of prospective student-athletes, and all NCAA and Ivy League Conference administrative requirements.

Major Tasks

• Recruiting and identifying potential student-athletes.

• Assists the Head Coach and Assistant Coaches in the management of the overall program as directed.

• On-field coaching during team and individual practices.

• Coaching during home and away matches.

• Film analysis.

• Data and stats management.

• Assisting in the day-to-day team operations.

• Abide by the current NCAA and Ivy League rules and regulations.

Job Description:

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is currently seeking candidates for the Assistant Coach, Women's Lacrosse 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 role is a part time, 6-month role that will assist the head coach and assistant coaches of Women’s Lacrosse in all aspects of coaching, including instruction of student-athletes, recruiting of prospective student-athletes, and all NCAA and Ivy League Conference administrative requirements.

Major Tasks

• Recruiting and identifying potential student-athletes.

• Assists the Head Coach and Assistant Coaches in the management of the overall program as directed.

• On-field coaching during team and individual practices.

• Coaching during home and away matches.

• Film analysis.

• Data and stats management.

• Assisting in the day-to-day team operations.

• Abide by the current NCAA and Ivy League rules and regulations.

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience playing and coaching at the Division 1 collegiate level.

 Job Competencies 

• Ability to recruit within NCAA and Ivy League Rules.

• 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.

• Basic proficiency in Excel, Word, internet and email capabilities.

• Social media experience, helpful.

• Familiarity with ARMS and Teamworks, or similar, preferred.

• Prior experience with video editing software, helpful.

• Commitment to the student-athlete, passion for the game and ability to coach and motivate

• Self-driven; strong work ethic; interested in learning about managing all aspects of a competitive NCAA Division I level program.

• The successful candidate for this position will be required to complete a criminal background, Education and DMV check satisfactory to Brown University prior to commencing employment.

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:

2026-02-25

Job Posting Title:

Assistant Coach, Women's Lacrosse

Department:

Athletics and Recreation

Grade:

Grade 8

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type :

Seasonal/Intermittent (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Time Type:

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

35

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.

Still Have Questions?

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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.

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