Assistant Professor in Physical Education and Head Lacrosse Coach

Trinity College

Hartford, CT

Posted Date: Jun 30, 2026

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QUALIFICATION

Salary Expectation
Not Provided
Years of Experience
3+ Years
Work Type
Full-time

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Conference

New England Small College Athletic Conference (DIII)

About the Job

Job Description

Assistant Professor in Physical Education and Head Lacrosse Coach

Hartford, CT, United States

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Job Description

Develops, leads, and organizes all facets of a Lacrosse athletic program. Adheres to all NESCAC and NCAA rules. Recruits, plans and executes practices, coaches athletic contests, and mentors student-athletes. Oversees yearly budgeting responsibilities, team fundraising, social media tasks, and alumni networking. Teaches physical education classes as needed. Serves on department and college committees.

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.
Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with student athletes, prospective students, other coaches, leadership, faculty, and staff
Actively recruits student-athletes, including communication 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.

Assistant Professor in Physical Education and Head Lacrosse Coach

Hartford, CT, United States

Be the First to Apply

Job Description

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.
Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with student athletes, prospective students, other coaches, leadership, faculty, and staff
Actively recruits student-athletes, including communication 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 as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree, preferred
3-5 years of experience
5-8 years of experience, preferred
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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