Winter Athletic Coaching Positions – UHSSE - 2026-2027 School Year (A122-2627)

Nimble; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 2,000 - 4,500; Part time

Job summary

University High School of Science and Engineering seeks Winter Athletic Coaches for the 20XX-20XX school year across Boys Varsity/JV Basketball, Girls JV, Coed Indoor Track, Coed Swimming and Diving, and Strength and Conditioning.

Positions report to the Principal; applicants must meet CT coaching certification requirements, have a Bachelor’s degree, and demonstrate strong leadership, organization, and ability to work in an urban setting while aligning with CIAC and NFHS regulations.

Qualifications

• Establish written rules and regulations
• Enforce discipline and sportsmanship
• Coach individuals in sport-specific skills
• Plan and schedule regular practices with the Supervisor of Athletics
• Schedule interscholastic contests with the Supervisor
• Recommend equipment, supplies and uniforms
• Maintain attendance forms, insurance records, accident reports
• Oversee safety conditions of facilities
• Distribute and collect athletic equipment
• Three years coaching experience
• Urban setting experience with staff, students and parents
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills
• Knowledge of Hartford Public Schools athletics regulations
• Experience with CIAC and NFHS regulations

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve coaching programs for student-athletes through planning, coordination and evaluation
• Help students achieve high skill level and develop discipline and sportsmanship
• Coordinate practice schedules and interscholastic contest planning with the Supervisor of Athletics
• Ensure safe practices and proper facility safety during events

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Planning

Scheduling

Safety oversight

Equipment management

Urban experience

Coaching discipline

Collaboration with staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

CT Coaching Permit

First Aid & CPR

Concussion Training (Module 15)

Mandated Reporter Training

Job description

POSITION: Winter Athletic Coaching Positions – 20XX-20XX School Year

LOCATION: University High School of Science and Engineering

WINTER SPORTS:

• Boys Varsity Basketball
• Boys Junior Varsity Basketball
• Girls Junior Varsity Basketball
• Coed Indoor Track and Field
• Asst. Coed Indoor Track and Field
• Asst Varsity Coed Swimming and Diving
• 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.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

All current internaland external applicants must submit an online application.

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.