Fall Sports Coaching Roles – Grow Student-Athletes

Hartfordschools; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 3,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools is seeking Fall Athletic Coaches for the 2026-2027 school year at Hartford Public High School. Coaches are responsible for developing student-athletes through effective coaching and sportsmanship.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in education, current Coaching Permit, CPR/First Aid certification, and possess relevant coaching experience. The role offers an opportunity to significantly contribute to students' athletic development and discipline.

Qualifications

• Three years of successful coaching experience.
• Experience working with students and parents in an urban setting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve coaching programs.
• Help students achieve high skill levels and sportsmanship.
• Coordinate scheduling and practice sessions.

Skills

Establish written rules and regulations

Enforce discipline and sportsmanship

Coach participants in necessary skills

Plan and schedule practices

Work closely with supervisors in scheduling

Recommend equipment purchases

Maintain attendance and accident reports

Oversee safety conditions

Distribute and collect athletic equipment

Experience in coaching

Leadership and communication skills

Knowledge of regulations (CIAC, NFHS)

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Current Coaching Permit

First Aid & CPR certification

Concussion Training Certificate

Job description

POSTING NUMBER:A107 - 2627

POSTING DATE:06/03/2026

CLOSING DATE:Open Until Filled

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

LOCATION:Hartford Public High School

FALL SPORTS:

Football, Varsity

Football, Assistant Varsity

Football, Head JV

Football, Assistant Freshmen

Football, Head Freshman

Soccer, Boys Varsity

Soccer, Boys Assistant Varsity

Soccer, Girls Varsity

Soccer, Girls Assistant Varsity

Cross Country, Co-Ed Varsity

Volleyball, Girls Varsity

Volleyball, JV Girls

Cheerleading

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: To be considered, all internal and external applicants must fully complete a Hartford Public Schools’ online application, which can be accessed through our Applicant Tracking System, Nimble, at https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/hartford. Internal applicants should use a personal email address when applying. Please do not use your hartfordschools.org email.Candidates’ application and supporting documents will be reviewed.Candidates who advance through the initial review will be notified and placed in the pool for consideration by hiring managers.Candidates will be contacted directly by hiring managers for interviews.

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.