Winter Athletic Coaching Positions – HPHS - 2026-2027 School Year (A127-2627)

Hartford Public Schools; Connecticut; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Public High School is seeking Winter Athletic Coaches for the 2026-2027 school year. Roles include developing student-athletes through planned programs, evaluating progress, and promoting discipline, sportsmanship and self-esteem.

Candidates should have three years coaching experience, ability to schedule practices, work with staff and parents, and knowledge of CIAC/NFHS regulations in an urban setting.

Qualifications

• Three years successful experience in the identified coaching area.
• Ability to plan and schedule regular practice sessions with the Supervisor of Athletics.
• Ability to enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times.
• Ability to work with staff, students and parents in an urban setting.
• Knowledge of CIAC and NFHS regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, plan, evaluate and implement athletic programs within the overall framework.
• Help student-athletes develop skill, discipline and self-esteem.
• Oversee safety conditions of facilities used for athletic events.
• Distribute and collect all athletic equipment in an orderly manner.
• Maintain attendance forms, insurance records and related paperwork.
• Schedule interscholastic contests in coordination with the Supervisor of Athletics.

Skills

Written rules enforcement

Discipline & sportsmanship

Player development

Season planning

Facilities safety oversight

Communication skills

Urban setting experience

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Job description

POSTING NUMBER: (A127-2627)

POSTING DATE: October 7, 2026

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

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

LOCATION: Hartford Public High Scool

WINTER SPORTS:

• Boys Varsity Basketball
• Boys Junior Varsity Basketball
• Boys Freshman Basketball
• Girls Varsity Basketball
• Girls Junior Varsity Basketball
• Varsity Cheerleading
• Varsity Coed Indoor Track
• Developmental Coed Indoor Track
• 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.