What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Coach of Women's Ice Hockey position at Williams College?
Join a nationally recognized Women’s Ice Hockey program with a strong history of regional and national success! Williams College is seeking an ambitious, mission-driven Assistant Coach who is ready to contribute to a culture that champions both academic and athletic competitive excellence.
The Assistant Coach of Women’s Ice Hockey is a 10-month, 40-hour per week position with a salary of $38,850, and comes with a full meal plan. This role is fully benefitted and also provides full tuition remission of graduate school coursework after six months of employment.
Williams College Women’s Ice Hockey has enjoyed considerable success in recent years, having qualified for the NCAA Tournament in 2026 and finishing the season with a national ranking of #5 in the USCHO polls. The Ephs have enjoyed success on and off the ice, with many players earning individual accolades including All-Conference, All-Region, All-American and All-Academic honors. The team competes in the highly competitive New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC), one of the country’s toughest conferences for our sport in Division III.
Williams College is committed to building a broadly diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.
Responsibilities:
Application review will begin June 4, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Including a cover letter detailing your collegiate playing and/or coaching experience is recommended in addition to your resume.
Please visit careers.williams.edu to apply.
Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at hr@williams.edu.
The Assistant Coach of Women’s Ice Hockey is a 10-month, 40-hour per week position with a salary of $38,850, and comes with a full meal plan. This role is fully benefitted and also provides full tuition remission of graduate school coursework after six months of employment.
Williams College Women’s Ice Hockey has enjoyed considerable success in recent years, having qualified for the NCAA Tournament in 2026 and finishing the season with a national ranking of #5 in the USCHO polls. The Ephs have enjoyed success on and off the ice, with many players earning individual accolades including All-Conference, All-Region, All-American and All-Academic honors. The team competes in the highly competitive New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC), one of the country’s toughest conferences for our sport in Division III.
Williams College is committed to building a broadly diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Head Coach in all areas, including:
- Collaborating on and executing practice design, as well as individual skill development
- Assisting with developing and implementing game strategy
- Support recruiting by identifying and attracting top talent
- Travel organization, team transportation and driving
- Home game management
- Video and statistical analysis and game breakdown
- Administrative office duties, including budget management
- Other duties as assigned by head coach
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent and collegiate competing and/or coaching experience required
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively preferred
- Knowledge of and commitment to NCAA and NESCAC rules
- The successful candidate will be self-motivated and possess the ability to recruit, teach, and coach highly talented scholar-athletes who can succeed in a challenging academic environment
- Valid driver's license is required
- Annual Salary: $38,850
- Year-Round Support: Fully benefitted, including health insurance coverage from day one and a full meal plan
- Educational Investment: Tuition remission available after 6 months of employment
Application review will begin June 4, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Including a cover letter detailing your collegiate playing and/or coaching experience is recommended in addition to your resume.
Please visit careers.williams.edu to apply.
Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at hr@williams.edu.
Salary : $38,850