Assistant Women’s Squash Coach

Title
Assistant Women’s Squash Coach

Department
Athletics

Regular or Temporary
Regular

Hours Per Week
40

FLSA Determination
Exempt

Weeks Per Year

52

Open Date
08/07/2024

Full or Part Time
Full Time

Position Summary

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 Women’s Squash program. Candidate will be expected to help the program continue to grow and build upon the program’s 4 College Squash Association national championships and 17 consecutive NESCAC titles.

Trinity College seeks a staff that reflects the changing demographics of our student body. Our student body is diverse, representing 41 states and 70 countries, with 21 percent U.S. students of color and 50 percent who identify as women. More than 90 percent of students live on campus. Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Conn. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students and 91 graduate students, the college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant and diverse co-curricular program. 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.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the head coach in leading and organizing all facets of a CSA women’s squash 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 have administrative duties within the department.
• The assistant coach will be expected to help promote and facilitate the College and Athletic Department’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
• Requires both early morning and weekend availability throughout the academic year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Equivalent education, training or proven successful college squash coaching experience and/or college squash experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and advanced social media skills.
• Candidate should be considering a career in college coaching.

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applicants must apply online by submitting their resume, cover letter and 3 references.

Quick Link
https://trincoll.peopleadmin.com/postings/3358

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.