Assistant Coach, Women's Swimming and Diving

Brown University • Providence, RI

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is seeking candidates for the Assistant Coach, Women’s Swimming and Diving position. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, and a member of the Ivy League, our intercollegiate athletics program consists of 38 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes who participate within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-DI). The Assistant Coach is the assistant to the Head Coach, taking on significant responsibilities in practice planning, game strategy, and player mentorship. This role focuses on individual player development and serves as a direct line of communication between the head coach and athletes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• 2-4 years of coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level
• Strong knowledge of the sport and player development
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Solid understanding of the sport’s rules, strategies, and techniques
• Working knowledge of NCAA/league compliance requirements
• Knowledge of athlete skill development and position-specific training
• Understanding of recruiting processes and athlete evaluation methods
• Awareness of injury prevention and safe training practices
• Strong instructional and coaching skills for both individual and team development
• Effective communication skills with athletes, colleagues, and recruits
• Organization and time management skills
• Ability to utilize video analysis and performance review tools
• Basic data collection and performance tracking skills
• Maintaining current AED/CPR and First Aid certification

Nice To Haves

• Collegiate level coaching experience

Responsibilities

• Practice planning
• Game strategy
• Player mentorship
• Individual player development
• Serving as a direct line of communication between the head coach and athletes
• Assisting in designing and executing practice plans
• Evaluating athlete performance and providing constructive feedback
• Supporting recruiting initiatives and relationship-building with prospective athletes
• Adapting to changing priorities and responding effectively under pressure
• Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to compliance standards
• Performing duties in compliance with all NCAA, Ivy League rules and regulations
• Reporting any rules violations to the compliance office and appropriate parties

Benefits

• Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.
• Certification is available at no cost through the Division for AED/CPR and First Aid.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees