Softball Developmental Pitching Coach – Districtwide – (A136-2526)

ReNEW Schools; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

A Connecticut school district is seeking Spring Athletic Coaches for the 2025-2026 school year. The role emphasizes coaching student-athletes, fostering discipline, sportsmanship, and skill development. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree, significant coaching experience, and required certifications, including First Aid and CPR. Leadership and communication skills are essential. The position is districtwide, ensuring all students receive quality coaching.

Qualifications

• Three years successful experience in coaching.
• Experience in an urban setting working with staff and parents.
• Knowledge of CIAC and NFHS regulations.
• Knowledge of Hartford Public Schools regulations for coaching and athletics.
• Experience with CIAC and NFHS regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing development and improvement of coaching student-athletes.
• Help students achieve high levels of skill and sportsmanship.
• Coordinate planning and evaluation of programs.

Skills

Ability to establish written rules and regulation

Ability to enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior

Ability to coach individual participants in skills

Ability to plan and schedule practices

Ability to work closely with Supervisor

Ability to recommend purchase of equipment

Ability to maintain necessary attendance forms

Ability to oversee safety conditions

Ability to manage athletic equipment

Excellent leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field

Coaching Permit - CT State Department of Education

First Aid & CPR certification

Concussion Training/Refresher (Module 15)

Mandated Reporter Training

Tools

First Aid & CPR certification

Current Coaching Permit

Job description

POSTING NUMBER: A136-2526

POSTING DATE: February 6, 2026

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

POSITION: Spring Athletic Coaching Positions – 2025-2026 School Year

LOCATION: Districtwide

SPRING SPORTS

• High School Softball Pitching Developmental

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.