Assistant Coach (Field Hockey)

Job Description

Trinity College in Hartford CT, an NCAA Division III, liberal arts and science college in the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC), is seeking to fill a full-time assistant coach position for our Field Hockey program. Candidate will be expected to help the program continue to grow and build upon the program’s success. The primary function of this role is coaching and teaching the sport of Field Hockey.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and teaching the skills, tactics and strategies of Field Hockey while contributing to the overall development of NCAA student-athletes.
• Assisting the head coach in leading and organizing all facets of a varsity Field Hockey program.
• Knowledge of and adherence to NESCAC and NCAA rules, recruiting, practice planning and execution, equipment maintenance, teaching responsibilities and mentoring student-athletes.
• The assistant coach will be expected to help promote and facilitate the College and Athletic Department’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
• The assistant coach will have administrative duties within the Department.
• This position requires both early morning and weekend availability throughout the academic year.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, required
• Bachelor's Degree, preferred
• Familiarity and/or interest with NCAA and NESCAC athletic operations.

About Us

Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut. The college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant co-curricular program. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students, representing forty-three states and ninety-one countries, we consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity’s most distinctive assets; and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and the region. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives.