Baseball Junior Varsity Head Coach (Spring 2027)

Plainfield School District; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Plainfield High School, part of the Plainfield School District, seeks an Athletics/Coaching staff member. The role requires a BA degree, a valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate, CPR/AED and Sports First Aid certifications, with a county substitute certificate possibly sufficient in very special cases.

Prior assistant or head coaching experience is desirable, along with active involvement in the sport. Salary is subject to change per the new PEA contract; position posted 9/8/2026 with a closing

Qualifications

• BA degree required; substituted by county requirements only in rare cases.
• Valid NJ teaching certificate, CPR/AED and Sports First Aid certifications required.
• Experience as an assistant or head coach preferred; demonstrated participation in the sport is expected.

Skills

Coaching experience

Education

BA Degree

Job description

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching

Date Posted: 9/8/2026

Location: Plainfield High 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 of the game are learned and some mastered.
• Certification: Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate, CPR/AED and Sports First Aid (Please submit a copy of certifications)

NOTE: salaries; may change per new PEA contract