Football Head Varsity Coach

Plainfield School District; 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 lead coaching duties, mentor student-athletes, and support program development at the high school level.

Date posted 10/30/2026; closing date 11/09/2026; applicants must have a BA, NJ Teaching Certificate, CPR/AED and Sports First Aid; County Substitute Certificate may suffice in special cases. Coaching experience in the designated sport is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; county substitute may suffice in special situations.
• Experience in the designated sport; prior assistant or head coaching desired.
• Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate, CPR/AED and Sports First Aid (certifications required).
• County Substitute Certificate may be sufficient per requirements.

Skills

Coaching experience

Education

BA Degree

NJ Teaching Certificate

CPR/AED

Sports First Aid

County Substitute Certificate (may suffice)

Paul's Law

NFHS Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching

NFHS Concussion Course

NFHS Heat Illness Prevention

NFHS Implicit Bias

Job description

Position Type:

Athletics/Activities/Coaching

Date Posted:

10/30/2026

Location:

Plainfield High School

Date Available:

TBD

Closing Date:

11/09/2026

Qualifications:

Education: BA Degree (Note: only in very special and unusual situations, the county Substitute requirements may be sufficient).

Experience: Sufficient participation in the designated sport where basic skills and techniques of the game are learned and some mastered. Previous assistant or head coaching experience is desired.

Certification: Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate, CPR/AED and Sports First Aid (Please submit a copy of certifications)

Requirement: (Valid County Substitute Certificate may be sufficient).

NOTE: stipends 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