Winter Athletic Coaching Positions – Bulkeley - (A110-2526)

ReNEW Schools; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools is seeking Winter Athletic Coaches for the 2025-2026 year at Bulkeley High School in Hartford. Responsibilities include planning, evaluating and coordinating winter sports programs to help students improve skills and self-esteem.

Must hold CT Coaching Permit, Bachelor’s in education, and current First Aid/CPR. Concussion and Mandated Reporter trainings required; experience in urban school settings preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field required.
• Current CT Coaching Permit and First Aid/CPR certification required.
• Concussion training and mandated reporter training must be completed.
• Experience coaching in urban school settings preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop winter athletic programs with planning and evaluation.
• Coordinate practices and schedule contests with athletics supervisor.
• Ensure safety, equipment control and proper paperwork.
• Promote discipline, sportsmanship and student self-esteem.

Skills

Coaching

Sportsmanship

Team leadership

Planning & scheduling

Communication

Urban setting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Coaching Permit CT

First Aid & CPR

Concussion Training

Mandated Reporter Training

Job description

POSTING NUMBER: (A110-2526)

POSTING DATE: October 3, 2025

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

POSITION: Winter Athletic Coaching Positions – 2025-2026 School Year

LOCATION: Bulkeley High School

WINTER SPORTS

• Boys’ Varsity Basketball
• Boys’ Junior Varsity Basketball
• Boys’ Freshmen Basketball
• Girls’ Varsity Basketball
• Coed Varsity Indoor Track
• Coed Assistant Indoor Track
• Coed Cheerleading
• Boys’ Varsity Swimming
• Boys’ Assistant Varsity Swimming

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.

Candidates must attach copies of a valid CPR/First Aid Card, Active Temporary Emergency or Five Year Renewable Coaching Permit, and Module 15 Concussions and Neck Injuries Course certificate to applications.