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Watkinson School, offering inventive teaching and learning to Hartford and surrounding communities since 1881, seeks an energetic and qualified individual to be its Head Coach of Varsity Fencing for the 2025-26 season.
This position will run mid-November through early-March. Practice times are 3:00 – 4:30 Monday through Friday (Wednesdays are 2:00 – 3:45). Competition days vary throughout the week and include Saturdays.
We are seeking a dynamic, inspirational leader and role model for our Varsity Fencing program. This coach will be responsible for promoting the values of leadership and sportsmanship, planning and executing productive practices, developing effective training plans and sport strategies for both practices and competitions, and collaborating with the Athletic Director and assistant coach to build a competitive program aligned with the Watkinson community’s mission and culture. The ideal candidate will enjoy
interacting with a diverse group of students.
Other Qualifications
● Coaching experience with a school or club program
● College and/or high school fencing experience
● Ability to generate enthusiasm for the sport among current students
● Ability to attract prospective students to Watkinson School
● School van driving license or willingness to obtain license is preferred
Watkinson School is an equal opportunity employer and an open and affirming community. We seek candidates of diverse backgrounds. This is a part-time, stipended position. Interested candidates should send a letter of application, resume, and three references to: athleticsposition@watkinson.org.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Watkinson is committed to providing a work environment that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is and will continue to be the policy of the school that all persons shall have equal employment and advancement opportunities based on merit, qualifications, demonstrated skills and abilities. Employment practices and decisions will be made without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a veteran, or any other characteristic or status which cannot lawfully be considered under local, state, or federal law as a basis for employment-related decisions. Watkinson expects all employees to act in accordance with these principles and to reflect their spirit in all relationships with each other and with customers, with vendors and with other business associates or contacts. This policy applies to every aspect of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, screening, application, hiring, training, assignment, development, evaluation, promotion, transfer, rates of pay, benefits, discipline, termination and layoff.
Further, it is Watkinson’s policy that all vendors, suppliers, contractors and others doing business with the school adhere to these principles. Any employee who feels that he or she has not been treated in accordance with the policies and principles stated herein may bring the matter to the attention of his/her immediate supervisor, the Director of Finance or the Head of School.
Watkinson is committed to the employment of qualified individuals with a disability who with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the job the individual seeks, wants to hold or holds. Employees with a disability who need or believe they need a reasonable accommodation are encouraged to review the matter with the Director of Finance. Supervisors and managers may be informed regarding necessary restrictions on the work or duties of the employee and reasonable accommodations to be made.
