Spring Athletic Coaching Positions – Bulkeley - 2026-2027 School Year (A130-2627)

Hartford Public Schools; Hockanum (CT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Public Schools seeks Spring Athletic Coaching Positions for the 2026-27 school year at Bulkeley High School. Multiple sports are offered including baseball, softball, tennis, flag football, volleyball, track, and E-Sports.

Coaches report to the Principal and must hold a CT Coaching Permit, First Aid/CPR, and mandated trainings. Leadership, safety oversight and urban-school experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Establish written rules and regulations.
• Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior.
• Coach participants to develop skills.
• Plan and schedule practices with the Supervisor of Athletics.
• Coordinate interscholastic contest scheduling.
• Recommend equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Maintain attendance forms, insurance records, and accident reports.
• Oversee safety conditions of facilities during events.
• Distribute and collect athletic equipment orderly.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents.
• Know Hartford Public Schools’ coaching regulations.
• Understand CIAC and NFHS regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement athletic programs and coaching plans.
• Support student-athlete development in skill, discipline, and self-esteem.
• Coordinate practice schedules in-season with the Supervisor of Athletics.
• Arrange interscholastic contests and travel logistics.
• Ensure safety and proper use of facilities and equipment.
• Maintain required paperwork and attendance records.

Skills

Rule enforcement

Discipline management

Coaching athletes

Season planning

Scheduling contests

Equipment management

Attendance records

Safety oversight

Equipment distribution

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

CIAC/NFHS knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Coaching Permit (CT)

First Aid & CPR

Concussion training

Mandated Reporter Training

Tools

CIAC/NFHS knowledge

Job description

POSTING NUMBER: A130-2627

POSTING DATE: November 6, 2026

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

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

LOCATION: Bulkeley High School

SPRING SPORTS

• Asst Varsity Baseball
• Varsity Softball
• JV Softball
• Girls Varsity Flag Football
• Boys Varsity Tennis
• Girls Varsity Tennis
• Boys Varsity Volleyball
• Coed Varsity Outdoor Track
• Coed Asst. Varsity Outdoor Track
• Coed Developmental Outdoor Track
• Strength and Conditioning
• E-Sports

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.