Spring Athletic Coach — Urban School Sports Program

Hartfordschools; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools in Hartford, CT seeks Spring Athletic Coaches for the 2025-2026 school year to support a broad athletic program across Varsity/Baseball, Varsity/Softball, JV Softball, Co-ed Golf, Track, Volleyball, and E-Sports. Coaches report to the Principal and collaborate with school leadership to deliver competitive, values-driven programs.

Qualified applicants will have a CT Coaching Permit, First Aid & CPR certification, and Concussion training.

Qualifications

• Candidates must establish written rules and regulations for teams.
• Ability to enforce discipline and sportsmanship at all times.
• Coach individuals to develop skills for excellence in each sport.
• Plan and schedule regular practice programs in season.
• Coordinate with Supervisor to schedule interscholastic contests.
• Recommend equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate.
• Maintain attendance forms, insurance records and accident reports.
• Experience working in urban school settings preferred.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with Hartford Public Schools’ coaching regulations and NFHS/CIAC rules.

Responsibilities

• Within the athletic program, develop and improve coaching of student-athletes.
• Coordinate planning, evaluation and implementation of sports programs.
• Help students achieve skill development, discipline and self-esteem.

Skills

Written rules & regulations

Discipline & sportsmanship

Coaching individual skills

Season planning & scheduling

Inter-district scheduling

Equipment & uniforms oversight

Attendance & safety paperwork

Urban settings experience

Leadership & communication

Knowledge of CIAC/NFHS rules

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Job description

POSTING NUMBER: A128-2526

POSTING DATE: January 13, 2026

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

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

LOCATION: Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy

SPRING SPORTS:

• Varsity Baseball
• Varsity Softball
• JV Softball
• Co-ed Golf
• Varsity Girls Track
• Varsity Boys Track
• Asst Varsity Track
• Varsity Boys Volleyball
• JV Boys Volleyball
• E-Sports
• Girls Varsity Flag Football

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.