Director of Fencing

Develop and execute a strategic recruiting plan to identify, evaluate, and attract academically and athletically qualified prospective student-athletes,

Designs, prepares, and runs comprehensive training sessions and competition strategies focused on the development of student-athletes competitive success.

Hire, supervise, mentor, and evaluate assistant coaching staff, fostering a collaborative environment.

Manage the program’s overall operating budget ensuring responsible stewardship of college resources and adherence to financial policies and procedures.

Cultivate positive relationships with alumni, donors, community members, and local fencing organizations, while actively supporting fundraising initiatives, program promotion, and external engagement efforts.

Support the academic achievement and holistic development of student-athletes.

Ensure compliance with NCAA Division III, NESCAC, and college rules and regulations.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3-5 years of experience
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with student athletes, prospective students, other coaches, leadership, faculty, and staff
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work well in fast-paced and stressful environments
• Ability to maintain professional code of ethics
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Schedule and coordinate work and activities of others
• Strong communication skills (both oral and written) and skilled in making presentations
• Experience planning, implementing and managing programs
• Ability to manage social media posts for the team
• Interpersonal conflict management skills
  

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.