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.

About Brown University

Founded in 1764, Brown University is a nonprofit leading research university, home to world-renowned faculty, and also an innovative educational institution where the curiosity, creativity and intellectual joy of students drives academic excellence. 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).

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