Winter Athletic Coaching Positions – Weaver High School - (A115-2526)

ReNEW Schools; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A Connecticut educational institution is seeking Coaches for various Winter Athletic positions, including basketball and track, to develop and enhance student-athletes' skills. Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree, a valid Coaching Permit, and urban coaching experience. This role emphasizes leadership and fostering discipline among student-athletes within the athletic program.

Qualifications

• Three years successful experience in the identified coaching area.
• Successful experience in working with staff, students, and parents in an urban setting.
• Knowledge of Hartford Public Schools’ regulations regarding coaching and athletics.
• Ability to plan, organize, and schedule regular practice programmes.
• Experience coordinating with athletic staff to schedule contests.
• Ability to recommend equipment purchases and manage uniforms.
• Maintain attendance forms, insurance records, and related paperwork.
• Oversee safety conditions of facilities and events.
• Experience working with staff, students, and parents in urban settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing development and improvement of coaching student-athletes.
• Help each student achieve a high level of skill, discipline, and self-esteem.
• Oversee safety conditions of the facility or areas of sport events.
• Assist in equipment, supplies, and uniform management.
• Ensure accurate completion of attendance, insurance, and accident reports.
• Oversee safety during practices and events; maintain orderly equipment distribution.

Skills

Ability to establish written rules and regulation

Ability to enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior

Ability to coach individual participants

Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills

Inter-scholastic contests scheduling

Equipment management

Attendance & safety paperwork

Urban school experience

Leadership & communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field

CT Coaching Permit (CT State DOE)

First Aid & CPR certification

Concussion training (Module 15)

Job description

POSTING NUMBER:

A115-2526

POSTING DATE:

October 6, 2025

CLOSING DATE:

Until Filled

POSITION:

Winter Athletic Coaching Positions – 2025-2026 School Year

LOCATION:

Weaver High School

WINTER SPORTS:

• Boys’ Varsity Basketball
• Boys’ Junior Varsity Basketball
• Boys' Freshmen Basketball
• Girls’ Varsity Basketball
• Girls’ Junior Varsity Basketball
• Coed Cheerleading
• Varsity Indoor Track
• Developmental Indoor Track
• Boys’ Assistant Wrestling
• Intramural Elementary - Strength and Conditioning

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 internal and external applicants must submit an online application. To apply, please visit https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/hartford and follow the appropriate link.

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.