Baseball MS Head Coach (Spring 2027)

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

Job summary

Plainfield School District is seeking an Athletics/Coaching professional for Maxson & Hubbard Middle (6-8). Date posted 9/8/2026, opening with a TBD date for availability and a closing date of 10/27/2026.

Requirements include a BA degree, NJ teaching certificate, and CPR/AED with Sports First Aid; substitute credentials may suffice in special cases. Experience as an assistant or head coach is preferred, with demonstrated participation in the designated sport to teach basic skills and techniques.

Qualifications

• Education: BA Degree (Note: Substitute may be sufficient in special cases).
• Requirement: Valid County Substitute Certificate may be sufficient.
• Experience: Previous assistant or head coaching experience is desired; sport participation recommended.
• Certification: Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate, CPR/AED and Sports First Aid (submit copies).

Skills

Coaching experience

Sport knowledge

First aid awareness

Education

BA Degree

Valid County Substitute Certificate

Valid NJ Teaching Certificate

CPR/AED and Sports First Aid certifications

Job description

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching

Date Posted: 9/8/2026

Location: Maxson & Hubbard Middle 6-8

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