Spring Athletic Coaching Positions – Weaver High School - (A132-2526)

Hartford Public Schools; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Public Schools is seeking Spring Athletic Coaches for the 2025-2026 school year at Weaver High School. Coaches will support varsity and JV teams across baseball, softball, track, esports, and strength and conditioning, coordinating practices and competitions.

Responsibilities include safety oversight, enforcing discipline and sportsmanship, maintaining attendance and equipment, and coordinating with staff, students and parents.

Qualifications

• Three years successful coaching experience.
• 1 Urban setting experience.
• Knowledge of Hartford Public Schools regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing development and improvement of coaching student-athletes through coordination, planning, evaluation and implementation of programs.
• Help students achieve skill, discipline, sportsmanship and self-esteem.
• Coordinate practice schedules, supervise contests, and oversee equipment and safety.

Skills

Written rules and regulations

Discipline enforcement

Coaching athletes

Practice planning

Scheduling contests

Equipment management

Safety oversight

Leadership

Communication

Knowledge of CIAC/NFHS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Job description

POSTING NUMBER:

A132-2526

POSTING DATE:

February 1, 2026

CLOSING DATE:

Until Filled

POSITION:

Spring Athletic Coaching Positions – 2025-2026 School Year

LOCATION:

Weaver High School

SPRING SPORTS:

• Varsity Baseball
• JV Baseball
• Varsity Softball
• JV Softball
• Varsity Outdoor Track
• Co-ed Assistant Varsity Outdoor Track (2)
• Developmental Boys Volleyball
• ESports
• Co-ED Strength and Conditioning

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.