Winter Athletic Coaching Positions – Classical - 2026-2027 School Year (A121-2627)

Nimble; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Nimble seeks Winter Athletic Coaches for the 2026-2027 school year at Classical Magnet School in Hartford, CT. Coaches will lead Boys and Girls basketball and Indoor Track, report to the Principal, and help build students' skills, discipline, and sportsmanship.

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in education or related field, CT Coaching Permit, First Aid/CPR, concussion training, Mandated Reporter Training, and at least three years of coaching experience in an urban setting; strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in education or related field required.
• CT Coaching Permit required; valid First Aid & CPR.
• Concussion training or refresher required; mandatory reporter training on hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing development and improvement of coaching student-athletes through planning, evaluation and implementation of programs.
• Help students achieve high skill level, discipline, sportsmanship and self-esteem.
• Ensure safety and proper distribution/collection of equipment; maintain attendance and insurance records.

Skills

Coaching leadership

Discipline and sportsmanship

Practice planning

Inter-scholastic scheduling

Equipment management

Attendance & records

Safety oversight

Urban school experience

CIAC/NFHS regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

CT Coaching Permit

First Aid & CPR certification

Concussion Training

Mandated Reporter Training

Job description

POSTING NUMBER: A121-2627

POSTING DATE: October 1, 2026

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

POSITION: Winter Athletic Coaching Positions – 2026-2027 School Year

LOCATION: Classical Magnet School

WINTER SPORTS

• Boys Varsity Basketball
• Boys Junior Varsity Basketball
• Boys Freshman Basketball
• Girls Varsity Basketball
• Girls Junior Varsity Basketball
• Coed Indoor Track and Field
• Coed Assistant Indoor Track
• Strength and conditioning

Girls, Boys, and Co-Ed Teams Available

REPORTS TO:Principal

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

Within the framework of the entire athletic program, provides ongoing development and improvement of coaching student-athletes through coordination, planning, evaluation and implementation of programs.In addition, help each student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship and an increased level of self-esteem.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to establish written rules and regulation
• Ability to enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times.
• Ability to coach individual participants in skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
• Ability to plan and schedule with the Supervisor of Athletics regular program of practice in season.
• Ability to work closely with Supervisor in scheduling interscholastic contests
• Ability to recommend purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate.
• Ability to maintain and complete necessary attendance forms, insurance records, accident reports and similar
• paperwork.
• Ability to oversee safety conditions of the facility or areas in which assigned sport event is conducted.
• Ability to provide for orderly distribution and collection of all athletic equipment.
• Three years successful experience in the identified coaching area.
• Successful experience in working with staff, students and parents in an urban setting.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills
• Knowledge of Hartford Public Schools’ regulations regarding coaching and athletics
• Experience and knowledge with CIAC and NFHS regulations

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Current teachers on staff must have a Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field. Must hold a current Coaching Permit issued by the CT State Department of Education, a valid First Aid & CPR certification, and a current Concussion Training or Refresher Course (Module 15).Must complete Mandated Reporter Training and any other required district trainings upon hire.

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary in accordance with HFT contract. Appendix B. Extra Pay for Extra Duty. Section I: Coaching and Physical Education.