Assistant Coach (Field Hockey)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity College is hiring a full-time assistant coach for their Field Hockey program in Hartford, CT. The role involves coaching and teaching skills, assisting the head coach, and fulfilling administrative duties. A Bachelor's Degree is preferred and candidates should be familiar with NCAA and NESCAC operations. The position requires early morning and weekend availability and promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives in sports. Trinity is committed to equal opportunity and encourages women and minorities to apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Familiarity and/or interest in NCAA and NESCAC athletic operations.
• Availability for early mornings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and teaching the skills, tactics, and strategies of Field Hockey.
• Assisting the head coach in leading and organizing the program.
• Promoting and facilitating commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.

Skills

Coaching and teaching Field Hockey

Knowledge of NCAA and NESCAC rules

Administrative duties

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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.

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.