Head Men's & Women's Cross Country Coach

Trinity College

Hartford, CT

Posted Date: Oct 15, 2026

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QUALIFICATION

Salary Expectation
$63,400-$80,800/yr
Years of Experience
3+ Years
Work Type
Full-time

ABOUT PROGRAM

Trinity College
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Conference

New England Small College Athletic Conference (DIII)

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Job Description

Head Men's & Women's Cross Country Coach

Hartford, CT, United States

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Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities – List up to eight major duties of the job

Head Men's & Women's Cross Country Coach

Hartford, CT, United States

Be the First to Apply

Job Description

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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

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.

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