"Recreation Coordinator"

Job Details

Title
Recreation Coordinator

Department
Athletics

Regular or Temporary
Regular

Hours Per Week
40

FLSA Determination
Exempt

Weeks Per Year
52

Open Date
10/22/2025

Full or Part Time
Full Time

Position Summary

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 Athletics is seeking applications for Coordinator of Recreational Programming. Trinity is dedicated to engaging the community in recreational opportunities that improve the mental, emotional and physical well-being of our members. The Recreation office strives to prepare students to lead examined lives that are personally satisfying, globally aware and socially focused on character-building and the healthy use of free time.

The Recreation office at Trinity College provides programming to the entire college community. The four major areas of Recreation include: Club Sports, Fitness and Wellbeing, Intramural Sports, and the Outdoor Education programs. In addition to these areas, the Recreation office also manages the Quest Leadership Program. An ideal candidate will be able to integrate fluidly with all areas of the Recreation office at Trinity College.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director of Recreation and Quest in the day-to-day operations and overall management of the Recreation office, with primary attention to recreational program planning and implementation.
• Assist with the selection process to hire student leaders in various roles to help with program implementation in all program areas
• Assist with the coordination and facilitation of leadership development for all student staff who work with Recreation: including but not limited to the following:
• Intramural sport officials and supervisors, outdoor trip leaders, creative design and marketing coordinators, outdoor orientation mentors/leaders, fitness instructors
• Assist in providing on-site supervision and administrative support to all recreation programs
• Must be available to work nights and weekends to support programs for students
• When necessary attend the overnight and break based outdoor experiences
• Assist with the direction and management of the outdoor orientation program i.e. Quest
• Assist with marketing and social media strategies for the Recreation office
• Advise and mentor student captains involved with both competitive and noncompetitive club and intramural sports teams
• Work with other colleges and universities in the Hartford region to plan competition schedules for club teams
• Collaborate with other campus partners to create engaging programs that promote wellness for the entire campus community
• Serve on departmental, divisional, or college committees as requested
• Hold weekly meetings with student leaders to plan logistics, develop and review goals, and to provide feedback
• Issue, track and maintain all recreational sports equipment

Other Demands

• Position requires both night and weekend availability
• Position will require travel on weekends and during college recesses to assist with leadership development of students during outdoor trips, trainings and orientation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-3 years’ experience
• The ideal candidate is expected to have a broad background in event planning with a focus on recreation activities that engage a diverse student body. They must be passionate about the liberal arts experience and think creatively about marketing and engagement strategies. Other desired qualifications include:
  • Experience with recreational sports and outdoor programs at the collegiate level
  • Proven experience in recreational program design and implementation, preferably in higher education
  • Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, etc.) is a must, qualified candidates must be detail oriented, have the ability to mentor student leaders and advise student led clubs.

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applicants must apply online by submitting their resume, cover letter and three references.

Quick Link
https://trincoll.peopleadmin.com/postings/3695

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.