Head Cross Country Coach — Men & Women

Trinity Washington University; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement with employer match

Tuition benefits for employees and/de­

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

Trinity College in Hartford, CT seeks a Head Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Coach to provide leadership and administration for all cross country programs. Responsibilities include setting strategic direction, recruiting, budget management, fundraising, alumni engagement, staff supervision, and compliance with NCAA Division III, NESCAC, and Trinity College rules.

The role requires building a culture of excellence supporting academic, athletic, and holistic student development with collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3–5 years of experience in coaching or athletics administration.
• Ability to build 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.
• 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 and ability to make presentations.
• Experience planning, implementing and managing programs.
• Ability to manage social media posts for the team.
• Interpersonal conflict management skills.

Responsibilities

• Designs, prepares, and runs practice sessions and competition strategies in collaboration with coaching staff. Coaches student-athletes during practice, at home and away events, and tournaments.
• Cultivate and maintains strong relationships with student-athletes, prospective students, other coaches, leadership, faculty, and staff.
• Actively recruits student-athletes, including communications and networking with coaches, parents, alumni, and counselors. Adheres to all NCAA and NESCAC regulations.
• Performs administrative tasks related to scheduling, budgeting, fundraising, equipment and facilities management, and rules compliance.
• Mentors student-athletes through regular conversations regarding schedule, academic priorities, wellness, leadership, and time management.
• Participates in various committees on campus.
• Teaches physical education classes and assists with varsity game management is needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and based on department need.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Recruiting

Budget management

Fundraising

Diversity & inclusion

Leadership

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Trinity College in Hartford, CT seeks a Head Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Coach to provide leadership and administration for all cross country programs. Responsibilities include setting strategic direction, recruiting, budget management, fundraising, alumni engagement, staff supervision, and compliance with NCAA Division III, NESCAC, and Trinity College rules.

The role requires building a culture of excellence supporting academic, athletic, and holistic student development with collaboration