Impactful HS Girls Basketball Head Coach

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; North Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

North Plainfield High School in the North Plainfield School District is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as the Head Girls Basketball Coach. This role centers on building a comprehensive program that supports student-athletes academically and athletically.

The ideal candidate has high school coaching experience, a solid knowledge of basketball fundamentals and game strategies, and a commitment to developing players through disciplined practice, mentoring, and positive leadership aligned with

Qualifications

• Previous basketball coaching experience at the high school level preferred.
• Strong knowledge of basketball fundamentals, skill development, game strategies, rules, and player development.
• Ability to organize, lead, and oversee all aspects of the girls basketball program, including practices, games, offseason development, and program expectations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective practice plans focused on fundamentals, teamwork, conditioning, basketball IQ, and competitive growth.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to assistant coaches while establishing a unified program philosophy.
• Create a positive team culture that promotes sportsmanship, accountability, commitment, leadership, discipline, and school pride.
• Foster a program culture that reflects the district's core values of Caring, Appreciation, Respect, and Determination (C.A.R.D.).
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor while supporting the academic, social, emotional, and athletic development of student-athletes.
• Build strong relationships with student-athletes, families, school staff, administration, and the community.
• Promote academic achievement and monitor student-athlete eligibility, attendance, and behavior expectations.
• Communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents/guardians, athletic administration, officials, and opposing programs.
• Develop student-athletes through proper instruction, skill progression, conditioning, and competitive opportunities.
• Establish and maintain strong feeder program connections with middle school and youth basketball programs to support long-term program growth.
• Promote participation, retention, and a positive experience for all student-athletes within the basketball program.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, organization, professionalism, and decision-making skills.
• Ensure proper supervision and safety of student-athletes during practices, games, travel, and team-related activities.
• Manage team responsibilities including equipment, uniforms, inventory, schedules, and program needs in collaboration with the athletic department.
• Follow all school district, conference, New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA), and athletic department policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Attend required athletic department meetings, professional development opportunities, and coaching clinics as required.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification required or ability to obtain.
• Must meet all NJSIAA coaching certification requirements.

Skills

Basketball coaching

Program leadership

Player development

Job description

North Plainfield High School in the North Plainfield School District is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as the Head Girls Basketball Coach. This role centers on building a comprehensive program that supports student-athletes academically and athletically.

The ideal candidate has high school coaching experience, a solid knowledge of basketball fundamentals and game strategies, and a commitment to developing players through disciplined practice, mentoring, and positive leadership aligned with