Assistant Coach (Football)

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 Football 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 Football.

Responsibilities
• Coaching and teaching the skills, tactics and strategies of
Football while contributing to the overall development of NCAA
student-athletes.
• Assisting the head coach in leading and organizing all facets
of a varsity Football 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.
• Preference will be given to those with experience coaching on
the defensive side of ball.

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.