Spring Athletic Coaching Positions – Great Path Academy - 2026-2027 School Year (A139-2627)

Hartford Public Schools; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Public Schools is seeking Spring Athletic Coaches for the 2026-2027 school year at Great Path Academy. Coaches will develop student-athlete skills, maintain safety, and coordinate practice and contest scheduling under the Principal.

Requires CT Coaching Permit, First Aid/CPR, concussion training, and experience in urban settings; salary per HFT contract. The posting indicates positions in E-Sports and Rock Climbing for Girls, Boys, and Co-Ed teams.

Qualifications

• Three years of successful coaching experience in the identified area.
• Ability to enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times.
• Knowledge of Hartford Public Schools’ regulations regarding coaching and athletics.
• Experience in working with staff, students and parents in an urban setting.
• Ability to plan and schedule regular practices in season.
• Ability to maintain attendance forms, insurance records, and accident reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve coaching programs through coordination, planning, evaluation and implementation.
• Help students achieve high levels of skill and self-esteem through sport and discipline.
• Oversee safety conditions of facilities and equipment distribution.

Skills

Rule enforcement

Discipline management

Coaching athletes

Practice planning

Scheduling contests

Equipment management

Attendance records

Facility safety

Urban education experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Coaching Permit

First Aid & CPR certification

Concussion Training

Mandated Reporter Training

Job description

POSTING NUMBER:

A139 - 2627

POSTING DATE:

November 6, 2026

CLOSING DATE:

Until Filled

POSITION:

Spring Athletic Coaching Positions – 2026-2027 School Year

LOCATION:

Great Path Academy

SPRING SPORTS

• E-Sports
• Rock Climbing

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.