Spring Athletics Coach — Lead Varsity & JV Teams

Hartford Public Schools; Hockanum (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Public Schools is seeking Spring Athletic Coaching Positions for the 2026-2027 school year at University High School of Science and Engineering. Roles include coaching multiple sports and E-Sports, report to the Principal, and support a full athletic program.

Responsibilities emphasize skill development, discipline, teamwork, and safety; candidates should have leadership, organization, and communication skills, plus relevant coaching and CIAC/NFHS knowledge.

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

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Discipline enforcement

Coaching ability

Planning and scheduling

Team coordination

Safety oversight

Urban setting experience

CIAC/NFHS knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Tools

Coaching permit

First Aid & CPR

Concussion Training

Mandated Reporter Training

Job description

Hartford Public Schools is seeking Spring Athletic Coaching Positions for the 2026-2027 school year at University High School of Science and Engineering. Roles include coaching multiple sports and E-Sports, report to the Principal, and support a full athletic program.

Responsibilities emphasize skill development, discipline, teamwork, and safety; candidates should have leadership, organization, and communication skills, plus relevant coaching and CIAC/NFHS knowledge.