Brown University·Providence, Rhode Island
The Assistant Coach will assist the Head Coach in all phases of the Coed & Women’s Sailing Programs, including recruiting, coaching, and administrative duties. The role also involves maintaining professional conduct and acting as a role model for student-athletes.
Brown University Athletics and Recreation is seeking candidates for the Assistant Coach, Sailing 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).
This seasonal/intermittent position is a part time, 11 month role to assist the Head Coach, Sailing in all phases of the Coed & Women’s Sailing Programs. This includes recruiting, student-athlete development, video analysis, coaching, and administrative duties such as maintaining logs and other compliance information.
Assistant coach will be responsible for maintaining professional conduct, positive sportsmanship and acting as a role model for the student-athletes. The candidate must demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills and must be able to work effectively with staff, faculty and other members of the University. The position supports all efforts to continue to attract the nation’s top sailors to our Division I non-scholarship program.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Collegiate, professional, high school, or club sports coaching experience, preferred.
Indicate the essential job competencies. Competencies are required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job successfully.
Ability to recruit within NCAA and Ivy League Rules.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication & 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 & 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 & motivate.
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.
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).
Benefits: of Working at Brown:
Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown [https://hr.brown.edu/benefits-wellness].
Recruiting Start Date: 2026-06-30
Job Posting Title: Assistant Coach, Sailing
Department: Athletics and Recreation
Grade: Grade 8
Worker Sub-Type: Seasonal/Intermittent (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)
Time Type: Part time
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 10
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.
Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C. All remote work must be performed in a state in which Brown is registered to do business.
Still Have Questions?
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A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, along with collegiate or professional coaching experience. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills and be able to work effectively with staff and faculty.
Market context
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