Winter Athletic Coaching Positions – Kinsella Upper - 2026-2027 School Year (A128-2627)

Hartford Public Schools; Connecticut; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nimble is seeking Winter Athletic Coaches for the 2026-2027 school year in the Kinsella - Upper location. Coaches will develop student-athletes through structured practice, skill development, and competition coordination.

Responsibilities include planning, evaluating, and implementing programs, ensuring discipline and sportsmanship, and collaborating with the Principal and Supervisor of Athletics to schedule practices and contests.

Qualifications

• Three years coaching experience in the identified area.
• Knowledge of Hartford Public Schools’ regulations governing coaching and athletics.
• Experience with CIAC and NFHS regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve coaching programs through planning, evaluation and implementation.
• Help students achieve skill development and self-esteem in a disciplined sport environment.
• Coordinate and plan practices in-season with supervision of athletics.
• Schedule interscholastic contests with supervisor.
• Oversee safety and distribution of all athletic equipment.

Skills

Written rules & regulations

Discipline & sportsmanship

Coaching skills

Planning practice schedules

Scheduling interscholastic contests

Equipment procurement

Attendance/insurance paperwork

Safety oversight

Equipment distribution

Coaching experience (3+ years)

Urban setting experience

Leadership & communication

Regulations knowledge (CIAC/NFHS)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

CT Coaching Permit

First Aid & CPR certification

Concussion Training/Refresher (Module 15)

Mandated Reporter Training

Job description

POSTING NUMBER:(A128-2627)

POSTING DATE: October 7, 2026

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

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

LOCATION: Kinsella - Upper

WINTER SPORTS:

• 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.