Girls Middle School Head Basketball Coach

North Plainfield School District; North Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 6,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

North Plainfield School District seeks a Girls' Middle School Head Basketball Coach to lead a comprehensive program emphasizing skill development, tactical instruction, and team conditioning. You will oversee daily practices, organize game-day coaching, and mentor student-athletes while upholding district policies and sportsmanship standards.

The role requires state teaching credentials, clearances, and NFHS CPR/First Aid certifications, with bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred to support

Qualifications

• Must hold valid teaching credential or substitute credential.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; HS diploma required.
• Must have clearances including criminal history check and fingerprints.
• CPR/AED/First Aid and NFHS coaching certifications required or willing to obtain prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and evaluate daily practice sessions.
• Provide targeted, individual and small-group instruction focusing on core skills.
• Support implementation of offensive and defensive concepts for program consistency.
• Serve as primary Middle School Girls' Basketball coach, manage bench, playing time, and in-game adjustments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

State Teaching Certification or State Substitute Credential

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Criminal History Background Check / Fingerprinting clearance

Current Medical Physical Clearance

Tools

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certification

NFHS Concussion in Sports Certification

NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest & Heat Illness Prevention Certifications

CPR / AED / First Aid Certification

Job description

Girls Middle School Head Basketball Coach JobID: 1473

• Date Posted:
  10/12/2026
• Location:
  North Plainfield Middle School

The North Plainfield School District is seeking a Girls' Middle School Head Basketball Coach. This position is responsible for leading, organizing, and supervising the middle school girls' basketball program. The coach will focus on technical skill development, tactical instruction, team conditioning, and game preparation, with primary game-day coaching duties for the Middle School team. The candidate must model positive sportsmanship, prioritize academic success, and enforce district athletic policies.

North Plainfield is a diverse and vibrant community committed to developing the whole child through academics, athletics, and extracurricular opportunities. Our athletic programs emphasize excellence, sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership, and character development. We are seeking a coach who is passionate about building a comprehensive basketball program that supports student-athletes both on and off the court.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and evaluate daily practice sessions.
• Provide targeted, individual and small-group instruction focusing on core skill sets (dribbling, shooting, passing, footwork, and defensive positioning).
• Support the implementation of offensive and defensive team concepts to ensure program consistency across all levels.
• Serve as the primary coach for the Middle School Girls' Basketball team, managing bench strategy, playing time, and in-game adjustments.

Qualifications

• Valid State Teaching Certification or State Substitute Credential.
• High school diploma or equivalent required (Bachelor's degree preferred).
• Successful high school or collegiate playing/coaching experience in basketball preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of basketball rules, fundamental techniques, defensive/offensive strategies, and conditioning methods.
• Mandatory State & District Clearances: Approved Criminal History Background Check / Fingerprinting clearance. Current Medical Physical Clearance.
• Required Certifications (or willingness to complete prior to start date): Current CPR / AED / First Aid Certification. NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certification. NFHS Concussion in Sports Certification. NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest & Heat Illness Prevention Certifications.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to mentor middle school student-athletes effectively and maintain high ethical standards.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred.

$6,207

The North Plainfield Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.