Fall Athletics Coach – Lead Team Skill & Growth

Hartfordschools; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools is seeking coaches for Fall Athletic Coaching Positions for the 2026-2027 school year at Bulkeley High School in Hartford, Connecticut. This role requires a focus on the ongoing development of student-athletes in various sports.

Ideal candidates will have at least three years of coaching experience, a Bachelor’s degree in education or related field, and hold necessary certifications. The positions are part-time, with salaries based on the HFT contract.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Coaching Permit issued by the CT State Department of Education.
• Valid First Aid & CPR certification required.
• Current Concussion Training or Refresher Course (Module 15) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing development and improvement of coaching for student-athletes.
• Help each student achieve a high level of skill and sportsmanship.
• Coordinate planning, evaluation, and implementation of programs.

Skills

Ability to establish written rules and regulation

Ability to enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior

Ability to coach individual participants

Ability to plan and schedule practices

Ability to work closely with Supervisor in scheduling contests

Ability to recommend purchase of equipment

Ability to maintain necessary paperwork

Ability to oversee safety conditions

Ability to provide orderly distribution of athletic equipment

Three years successful coaching experience

Successful experience in urban setting

Excellent leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of regulations regarding coaching

Experience with CIAC and NFHS regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field

Job description

POSTING NUMBER:A100-2627

POSTING DATE:June 2, 2026

CLOSING DATE:Until Filled

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

LOCATION: Bulkeley High School

FALL SPORTS:

·Boys’ Varsity Soccer

·Boys’ Junior Varsity Soccer

·Varsity Coed Cross Country

·Assistant Coed Cross Country

·Girls’ Varsity Swimming

·Girls’ Assistant Swimming

·Girls’ Varsity Volleyball

·Girls’ Junior Varsity Volleyball

·Girls’ Freshmen Volleyball

·Cheerleading

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.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

All current internaland external applicants must submit an online application.To apply, please visit https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/hartford and follow the appropriate link.

Candidates must attach copies of a valid CPR/First Aid Card, Active Temporary Emergency or Five Year Renewable Coaching Permit, and Module 15 Concussions and Neck Injuries Course certificate to applications.