Tennis MS Head Coach - Coed (Spring 2027)

Plainfield School District; Middle School; On-site; AUD 5,800 - 8,600; Full time

Job summary

Plainfield School District in New Jersey is seeking a Tennis Middle School Head Coach for Coed spring 2027. The successful candidate will lead the middle school tennis program, organize practices, manage game day operations, and mentor student-athletes in skill development and sportsmanship.

A valid teaching certificate and CPR/AED/First Aid are required, with substitute experience acceptable in some cases.

Qualifications

• BA Degree required; Substitute certificate may suffice in special cases.
• Valid County Substitute Certificate may be sufficient.
• Experience coaching at middle-school level preferred.
• Current CPR/AED and Sports First Aid certifications are required.

Skills

Coaching experience

Student mentorship

Communication skills

Education

BA Degree

Tools

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching

CPR/AED Certification

Sports First Aid

NFHS Concussion Course

NFHS Heat Illness Prevention

NFHS Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying

NFHS Implicit Bias

Teaching Certificate

Job description

Tennis MS Head Coach - Coed (Spring 2027) JobID: 4667

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching


• Date Posted: 9/8/2026


• Location: Middle School


• Date Available: TBD


• Closing Date: 10/27/2026

Qualifications:

• Education: BA Degree (Note: only in very special and unusual situations, the county Substitute requirements may be sufficient).


• Requirement: (Valid County Substitute Certificate may be sufficient).


• Experience: Previous assistant or head coaching experience is desired. Sufficient participation in the designated sport where basic skills and techniques ofthe game are learned and some mastered.


• Certification: Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate, CPR/AED and Sports First Aid (Please submit a copy of certifications)

Required Coaching Certificates

• Paul's Law


• NFHS Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying


• CPR/AED/Basic First Aid


• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching


• NFHS Concussion Course


• NFHS Heat Illness Prevention


• NFHS Implicit Bias