Assistant Coach (Women's Basketball)

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 Women's Basketball 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 Basketball.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and teaching the skills, tactics and strategies of Basketball while contributing to the overall development of NCAA student-athletes.
• Assisting the head coach in leading and organizing all facets of a varsity Basketball 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
• 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.

Trinity College is an independent, nonsectarian liberal arts college for men and women, with approximately 2,200 undergraduate students and 200 faculty members, located in Hartford, Connecticut. Our Mission is “Engage. Connect. Transform.” As the preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives. Trinity is an actively engaged community of students, faculty and staff who work together to develop and sustain the intellectual and creative opportunities central to a first-class liberal arts education. Hartford, the state capital, provides many opportunities for cultural and social engagement.

The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. Trinity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities should request, in advance, any needed accommodation in order to participate in the application process.

For all faculty positions, completion of the Ph.D. or appropriate equivalent is expected. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal arts context, and a well-articulated plan for sustained research. Trinity is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service.