Spring Athletic Coaching Positions – Capital Prep - 2026-2027 School Year (A134-2627)

Hartford Public Schools; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Hartford Public Schools is seeking Spring Athletic Coaches for the 2026-2027 school year at Capital Preparatory Magnet School in Hartford, CT. Multiple spring sports available for boys, girls and coed teams, plus strength and conditioning and Esports.

Responsibilities include developing student-athletes, scheduling practices and contests, and ensuring safety and proper equipment management while upholding district rules and sportsmanship values.

Qualifications

• Three years of successful coaching experience.
• Experience with CIAC and NFHS regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• Experience working with staff, students and parents in urban settings.

Responsibilities

• Within the framework of the athletic program, develop and improve coaching of student-athletes.
• Coordinate, plan, evaluate and implement coaching programs.
• Help students achieve skill, discipline, sportsmanship and self-esteem.
• Oversee safety conditions of facilities and equipment distribution.
• Maintain attendance forms, records and required documentation.

Skills

Discipline enforcement

Team coaching

Practice planning

Inter-scholastic scheduling

Equipment management

Safety oversight

Leadership

Urban setting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Job description

POSTING NUMBER: A134-2627

POSTING DATE: November 6, 2026

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

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

LOCATION: Capital Preparatory Magnet School

SPRING SPORTS:

• Asst. Varsity Softball
• Boys Varsity Volleyball
• Boys Asst Varsity Volleyball
• Coed Varsity Outdoor Track
• Coed Asst. Outdoor Track
• Coed Developmental Outdoor Track
• Girls Varsity Flag football
• Strength and Conditioning
• Esports

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.