Girls Varsity Assistant Wrestling Coach

North Plainfield School District; North Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 7,000 - 9,000; Full time

Job summary

North Plainfield School District seeks a Girls Varsity Assistant Wrestling Coach at North Plainfield High School for the 2026–2027 winter season. You will assist in planning and delivering a comprehensive high school girls wrestling program, teaching fundamentals and advanced techniques while prioritizing athlete safety.

The role requires a valid NJ Teaching or Substitute Certificate, background check clearance, and NFHS coaching certifications.

Qualifications

• NJ Teaching Certificate or Substitute Certificate/eligibility clearance.
• Successful completion of district background check and fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Coach in planning, organizing, and delivering a comprehensive girls wrestling program.
• Teach fundamental and advanced wrestling techniques with emphasis on safety and sportsmanship.
• Support daily administrative and logistical duties for the wrestling program.

Skills

Wrestling experience

Coaching communication

Safety protocols

Organization & teamwork

Education

NJ Teaching or Substitute Certificate

Background check & fingerprinting

Tools

NFHS Coaching Certs

NFHS Concussion Cert

NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Cert

First Aid/CPR/AED

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - North Plainfield School District

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 10/16/2026
• Location: North Plainfield High School

The North Plainfield School District invites applications for a Girls Varsity Assistant Wrestling Coach position at North Plainfield High School beginning with the 2026�2027 winter season.

The Girls Varsity Assistant Wrestling Coach assists the Head Coach in planning, organizing, and delivering a comprehensive high school girls' wrestling program. This position is responsible for teaching fundamental and advanced wrestling techniques, fostering character and sportsmanship, prioritizing athlete safety, and supporting the head coach with daily administrative and logistical duties.

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 passionate, student-centered coach who is committed to helping build a comprehensive wrestling program that supports student-athletes both on and off the mat.

Qualifications and Responsibilities:

• A valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate or New Jersey Substitute Certificate or state-approved coaching eligibility clearance.
• Successful completion of the required district background check and fingerprinting.

Certifications (Must be current prior to season start):

• CPR, AED, and First Aid (or the ability to obtain certification prior to the start of the season).
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certification (or state equivalent).
• NFHS Concussion in Sports Certification.
• NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certification.
• Heat Illness Prevention Certification (if applicable).

Experience & Skills:

• High school or collegiate wrestling experience (prior experience coaching or competing in girls'/women's freestyle or folkstyle wrestling preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of high school wrestling rules, scoring, weight management guidelines, and safety protocols.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with high school student-athletes, parents, administrators, and athletic trainers.

$7,529

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

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