Assistant Coach - Baseball

Montville Public Schools; Montville Township (NJ); On-site; USD 5,800 - 8,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Seasonal stipend

Job summary

Montville Township High School in Montville, NJ is seeking an Assistant Baseball Coach for Spring 2027. The assistant coach will work under the head coach and director of athletics, contributing to the baseball program and student-athlete development.

The role requires NJ certification or substitute credential, CPR/AED and First Aid, NFHS coaching coursework, and a background check. It is a seasonal, stipend-only position with no health insurance or pension benefits, per the MTEA agreement.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Instructional Certification or NJ Substitute Credential (minimum 30 college credits).
• Mandatory certifications before season start: CPR/AED and First Aid with blended/in-person component; NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching, Concussion in Sports, Heat Illness Prevention, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, and Implicit Bias.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach in carrying out program duties and responsibilities.
• Provide leadership in development and improvement of the baseball program; foster student-athletes' knowledge, sportsmanship, and motivation to excel on and off the field.
• Maintain a positive learning environment and support student growth and development.

Skills

Baseball knowledge

Positional play

Strategy

Sports conditioning

Arm care/injury management

Education

NJ Certification or Substitute Credential

Job description

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coach

Date Posted: 10/26/2026

Location: Montville Township High School

Date Available: Spring 2027

Closing Date: Until filled

POSITION: Assistant Baseball Coach

LOCATION: Montville Township High School

REPORTS TO: Head Baseball Coach / Director of Athletics

SEASON: Spring 2027

JOB SUMMARY:

The assistant coach shall be under the direct supervision of the head coach and will assist in carrying out program duties and responsibilities as assigned. The assistant coach will provide leadership in the development and improvement of the baseball program by fostering student‑athletes' knowledge, fundamentals, sportsmanship, and motivation to excel both on and off the field.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid New Jersey Instructional Certification or New Jersey Substitute Credential (minimum 30 college credits).
2. Mandatory NJSIAA certifications prior to the start of the season:
   • Current CPR/AED and Basic First Aid Certification (blended/in-person practical component required).
   • Required NFHS coursework (Fundamentals of Coaching, Concussion in Sports, Heat Illness Prevention, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, and Implicit Bias).
3. Demonstrated knowledge of baseball skills, positional play, strategy, sports conditioning, and arm care/injury management.
4. Prior high school or collegiate baseball coaching or playing experience preferred (or minimum experience as determined by the Board of Education).
5. Ability to maintain a positive learning environment, model high standards of sportsmanship, and support student growth and development.
6. Required criminal history background check (N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1), medical/TB examination (N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6), and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Stipend Range: $5,822 - $8,386 per season (Category 2, Steps 1 4), determined in accordance with the Montville Township Education Association (MTEA) negotiated agreement athletic salary guide.
• Benefits: This is a seasonal, stipend-only position and does not carry health insurance, paid leave, or pension benefits, except as otherwise required by law or specified in the MTEA collective bargaining agreement.