Esports Head Coach (Spring 2027)

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Plainfield High School in Plainfield, NJ seeks an Athletics/Activities/Coaching professional to join Spectrum 360's education program. Candidates must hold a BA and a valid NJ Teaching Certificate, CPR/AED and First Aid, with prior coaching experience.

The position involves coaching duties aligned with the school’s sports program; salary may vary per contract; closing date 09/16/2026; date posted 9/8/2026.

Qualifications

• BA Degree required; county substitute may suffice in rare cases.
• Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate, CPR/AED and Sports First Aid required.
• Previous assistant or head coaching experience preferred; active participation in the sport is important.

Responsibilities

• Coaches designated athletics/activities within the school program.
• Maintains safety and sportsmanship standards in practices and games.

Skills

Coaching experience

Education

BA Degree

Tools

NJ Teaching Certificate

CPR/AED/First Aid

NFHS Coaching Certifications

NFHS Concussion Course

NFHS Heat Illness Prevention

NFHS Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching

NFHS Implicit Bias

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