Winter Athletic Coaching Positions – Bulkeley - 2026-2027 School Year (A120-2627)

Nimble; Connecticut; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Public Schools Athletics seeks Winter Athletic Coaches for the 2026-2027 school year at Bulkeley High School. Positions cover Boys Varsity/JV/Freshman Basketball, Coed Indoor Track, Coed Cheer, Varsity/Assistant Swimming, and Strength/Conditioning.

Coaches will develop student-athletes, plan practices, schedule contests, enforce discipline, and ensure safety and equipment management in urban school settings.

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.
• 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.
• Plan and schedule regular practice programs in season with the Supervisor of Athletics.
• Coordinate scheduling of interscholastic contests with the Supervisor.
• Oversee safety conditions of facilities during events.
• Distribute and collect athletic equipment orderly.

Skills

Written rules

Discipline enforcement

Coaching individuals

Season planning

Scheduling contests

Equipment management

Safety oversight

Attendance & records

Urban settings experience

Leadership & communication

Regulations knowledge

CIAC & NFHS knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

CT Coaching Permit (SDE)

First Aid & CPR certification

Concussion Training (Module 15)

Mandated Reporter Training

Job description

POSTING NUMBER: A120-2627

POSTING DATE: October 1, 2026

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

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

LOCATION: Bulkeley High School

WINTER SPORTS:

• Boys Varsity Basketball
• Boys Junior Varsity Basketball
• Boys Freshman Basketball
• Coed Varsity Indoor Track
• Coed Assistant Indoor Track
• Coed Cheerleading
• Boys Varsity Swimming
• Boys Asst Varsity Swimming
• 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.