Assistant Softball Coach

Nescac; Hartford, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity College in Hartford, CT is seeking a full-time Assistant Softball Coach to help grow and sustain a successful program. The role includes coaching and teaching softball and serving as acting Head Coach for approximately 15 weeks to provide leadership during a temporary leave.

The candidate will coach, mentor NCAA student-athletes, and assist with all facets of a varsity program while adhering to NCAA and NESCAC rules. Flexibility for early morning schedules and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Playing and/or coaching experience in softball.
• Familiarity with NCAA and NESCAC athletic operations.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop softball skills, tactics, and strategies for NCAA student-athletes.
• Assist head coach in leading and organizing all facets of a varsity softball program.
• Promote and facilitate the College and Athletic Department’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
• Perform administrative duties; early morning and weekend availability required.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Skills

Softball coaching

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Trinity College in Hartford CT, an NCAADivision 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 Softball 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 Softball. In addition, the Assistant Coach will serve as acting Head Coach for an anticipated period of approximately 15 weeks to provide leadership and continuity during a temporary leave.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and teaching the skills, tactics and strategies of [SPORT] while contributing to the overall development of NCAA student-athletes.
• Assisting the head coach in leading and organizing all facets of a varsity [SPORT] 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
• Playing and/or coaching experience in Softball
• 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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 68
• Posting Date 06/29/2026, 07:45 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 300 Summit St, Hartford, CT, 06106, US