Baseball Varsity Assistant Coach (Spring 2027)

Plainfield School District; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Plainfield High School, part of the Plainfield School District, is seeking an Athletics/Activities/Coaching professional. This role supports the school’s athletic programs, develops athletes, and contributes to team success.

Qualifications include a BA degree, NJ teaching certificate, CPR/AED and Sports First Aid, with preferred coaching experience. Applicants may be considered under special substitute rules; salary is contingent on the current PEA contract and may change.

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)

Skills

Coaching experience

Teaching ability

Leadership

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