Spring Athletic Coaching Positions – Pathways Academy of Technology and Design - 2026-2027 School Year (A138-2627)

Hartford Public Schools; Hockanum (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Public Schools seeks Spring Athletic Coaches for the 2026-2027 school year at Pathways Academy of Technology and Design. Positions include girls, boys, and co-ed teams such as E-Sports, reporting to the Principal.

Responsibilities include developing student-athletes, planning practices, coordinating schedules, and ensuring safety and discipline. Requires three years coaching experience and a CT Coaching Permit, First Aid/CPR, concussion training, and mandated reporter training.

Qualifications

• Three years coaching experience in the identified area.
• Coaching Permit issued by the CT State Department of Education.
• First Aid & CPR certification.
• Concussion Training or Refresher Course (Module 15).
• Mandated Reporter Training and district trainings on hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve coaching programs within the athletic framework.
• Plan, evaluate and implement in-season training and contests.
• Help student-athletes achieve skill development and sportsmanship.
• Coordinate with Supervisor of Athletics for practice schedules and interscholastic contests.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Discipline enforcement

Coaching ability

Planning and scheduling

Collaboration with staff

Knowledge of CIAC/NFHS

Urban setting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Job description

POSTING NUMBER: A138 - 2627

POSTING DATE: November 6, 2026

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

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

LOCATION: Pathways Academy of Technology and Design

SPRING SPORTS

• 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.