CAPITAL PREP HARBOR SCHOOL INC·Bridgeport, Connecticut
The Head JV Football Coach will develop and implement practice plans to ensure scholar-athletes are physically prepared for competition, providing individualized coaching to maximize performance. Responsibilities also include communicating with stakeholders, supervising all team events, maintaining records, enforcing standards, and overseeing assistant coaches.
Location: Bronx, NY
Job Start Date(s): Spring/Summer 2026
Capital Preparatory Schools is a charter school management organization operating a network of educational communities. Our mission is to build a path where there was none. From its inception, the Capital Prep community—our scholars, parents, faculty, and staff—have come together to create a compelling and meaningful educational experience. The Capital Preparatory Schools has four school locations: one in Harlem, one in the Bronx, New York, and two locations in Bridgeport, Connecticut providing students in grades K–12 with a year-round, college-preparatory education that encourages students to become scholars and agents of change.
Capital Preparatory Schools believes that all children, when given the right conditions and environment, will succeed and excel in their academic and social-emotional growth. This is achieved by blending elements of academic models that successfully support students from historically disadvantaged populations, with innovative approaches that get 100% of our graduates accepted to four-year colleges.
Focusing on the key attributes of leaders, our learner expectations are designed to develop scholars who are:
Collaborators, by showing respect and cooperation to achieve individual and common goals,
Problem Solvers, by using appropriate personal and team strategies to address interpersonal, intrapersonal, and group conflicts,
Researcher/Information Processors, by looking for and listening attentively to important information and utilizing the information to make positive choices/decisions/conclusions,
Empathetic Citizens, by acting responsibly, safely and thoughtfully to create positive change for all members of the school, local, and global communities,
Pillars of Knowledge, by modeling the above expectations in our words, actions and goals.
With the support of the Capital Prep team of skilled and compassionate educators, students realize their academic abilities, advocate for social justice and fulfill their civic responsibilities. As leaders of social justice, we expect our students to use their education to improve the lives of others.
Capital Preparatory Schools is committed to teaching and learning that promotes the success of every student by:
Creating a safe and enjoyable educational environment that encompasses our social justice model and that ensures every graduate moves on to attend college;
Providing individualized instruction and enrichment opportunities for students to ensure that gifted students are challenged and struggling students are supported;
Hiring and growing quality teachers and leaders and empowering them to use their craft to inspire students to achieve at the highest levels.
Capital Preparatory Schools seeks passionate coaches who have demonstrated leadership.
Capital Preparatory Schools is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Athletic Coach to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing coaching and guidance to scholar-athletes in a specific sport and helping them to develop their skills and achieve their potential. This is a part-time position that will require availability during afternoon and evening hours and on weekends.
This is a part-time position, paid by stipend, that may involve exposure to outdoor weather conditions and physical activity, and requires lifting, carrying, and moving heavy equipment.
Salary for this position is commensurate with experience. Capital Preparatory Schools offers an athletic coaching stipend at a rate of $1500 - $5000
Candidates must possess a high school diploma (Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred) and hold active coaching certification for New York State, along with experience coaching at the high school level focusing on skill development. Essential requirements include strong sport knowledge, excellent communication skills, valid CPR/First Aid certification, and availability for afternoons, evenings, and weekends, including travel.
Market context
In Connecticut, head JV football roles are often driven by school athletics calendars, program continuity, and the need for coaches who can develop players for varsity competition. These positions are competitive because schools look for candidates with strong football knowledge, prior high school coaching experience, and the ability to manage practices, communication, and student-athlete development. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, and confirm your certification and coaching background before applying.