Head Men's & Women's Cross Country Coach

Trinity College, an NCAA Division III institution located in Hartford, Connecticut, is seeking an individual to serve as its Head Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Coach. The Head Coach will provide overall leadership and administration of the Cross Country programs, including setting strategic direction for all aspects of the program, recruitment and development of student-athletes, competitive success, budget management, fundraising, alumni engagement, staff supervision, and compliance with NCAA Division III, NESCAC, and Trinity College rules and regulations. The Head Coach is committed to fostering a culture of excellence that supports the academic, athletic, and holistic development of Trinity College student-athletes.

Trinity College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, wellness, dental and vision, retirement savings with employer match, flexible spending and health savings accounts, disability and life insurance; paid leave and other paid time off benefits; tuition benefits for employees and their dependents; and a variety of other employer-sponsored and voluntary fringe benefit programs. 

The anticipated annual base salary hiring range for this position is $63,400 to $80,800 per year, with final placement determined by experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

• Primary Responsibilities – List up to eight major duties of the job
• 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 departmental need. 
   

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3-5 years of experience 
• Ability to develop and maintain strong 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 
• Ability to maintain professional code of ethics 
• Demonstrated understanding of and 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 (both oral and written) and skilled in making presentations 
• Experience planning, implementing and managing programs 
• Ability to manage social media posts for the team 
• Interpersonal conflict management skills