Spring Athletic Coaching Positions – SMSA - 2026-2027 School Year (A129-2627)

Hartford Public Schools; Hockanum (CT); On-site; USD 5,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Hartford Public Schools is seeking Spring Athletic Coaching positions for the 2026-2027 school year at the Sport and Medical Sciences Academy. Coaches will oversee multiple spring sports and foster skill development and sportsmanship among student-athletes.

The role requires strong leadership, discipline, and knowledge of CIAC and NFHS regulations, with collaboration with the Principal and the Supervisor of Athletics to schedule practices and interscholastic contests.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Written rules enforcement

Discipline and sportsmanship

Athlete coaching

Season planning scheduling

Contest scheduling

Equipment & facilities oversight

Attendance forms & paperwork

Safety oversight

Urban school experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Job description

POSTING NUMBER: A129-2627

POSTING DATE: November 6, 2026

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

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

LOCATION: Sport and Medical Sciences Academy

SPRING SPORTS:

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

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.