Esports Assistant Coach (Spring 2027)

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. in Plainfield High School seeks a qualified Athletics/Activities/Coaching professional to support school athletics programs and student participation.

The ideal candidate will hold a New Jersey Teaching Certificate, CPR/AED and Sports First Aid, with coaching experience preferred. Salary may vary under the current PEA contract; Closing Date: 09/16/2026.

Qualifications

• Education: BA Degree (Note: county substitute requirements may be sufficient).
• Requirement: Valid County Substitute Certificate may be sufficient.
• Experience: Previous assistant or head coaching experience desired; participation in the sport with basic skills.

Skills

Coaching experience

First Aid knowledge

CPR/AED certification

Education

BA Degree

Tools

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching

NFHS Concussion Course

NFHS Heat Illness Prevention

NFHS Implicit Bias

NFHS Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying

Paul's Law

Job description

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching

Date Posted: 9/8/2026

Location: Plainfield High School

Date Available: TBD

Closing Date: 09/16/2026

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

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