JV/Assistant Girls Basketball Coach

Middlesex County Magnet Schools; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Middlesex County Magnet Schools Board of Education seeks a Junior Varsity/Assistant Girls' Basketball Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. Salary follows the JV/Assistant Coaches salary guide and retirement benefits per the Teachers Agreement. Appointment is annual and contingent on board oversight.

The coach will lead JV activities, support varsity programs, supervise practices, travel arrangements, and participate in home/away games. Training in CPR/AED and First Aid is required.

Qualifications

• Be holder of a New Jersey State Teacher's Certificate and/or a County Substitute's Certificate.
• Three years of sub-varsity coaching preferred.
• Certification in CPR/AED and Sports First Aid required.
• Register for NFHS Coaching Principles Course within 120 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Coach Junior Varsity team and assist Varsity Coach with practices, travel, and games.
• Maintain attendance at home and away games and ensure compliance with team policies.

Skills

Coaching

CPR/AED

First Aid

Youth engagement

Education

NJ State Teacher's Certificate

County Substitute's Certificate

NFHS Coaching Principles Course (required within 120 days)

Job description

Position Type:

Athletics/Activities/Coaching

Date Posted:

8/31/2026

Location:

Central Office

Date Available:

11/30/2026

Closing Date:

10/01/2026

BOARD OF EDUCATION of the MAGNET SCHOOLS in the COUNTY of MIDDLESEX

NOTICE of OPENING

2026-2027 School Year

Junior Varsity/Assistant Girls' Basketball Coach

Brief Description:

The Board of Education of the Middlesex County Magnet Schools is currently accepting applications for Junior Varsity Girls' Basketball Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. Salary will be based on the Junior Varsity/Assistant Varsity Basketball Coaches salary guide in effect for the 2026-2027 school year. This position is appointed annually.

Responsibilities:

The Junior Varsity Coach will have full responsibility for the Junior Varsity team and will assist the Varsity Coach with athletic team activities such as practice, travel, and attendance at home and away games. Compensation will be based on the Teacher's Agreement with the Board of Education. If a Junior Varsity team cannot be fielded within ten (10) days of the first official practice, the position will not be filled.

Qualifications:

Be the holder of a New Jersey State Teacher's Certificate and/or a County Substitute's Certificate, have a knowledgeable background in the sport as a player or coach in college or in high school, three years of sub-varsity coaching preferred, and a successful background in working with young people in a related sports field. Coaches will be certified in CPR/AED and Sports First Aid and, if new to the profession, must register for the NFHS Coaching Principles Course within 120 days of employment. The candidate must have completed the \"A Guide to Heat Acclimatization and Heat Illness Prevention\" course as well as the \"Concussion in Sports - What you need to Know.\" Certifications need to be completed before the first day of the season.

Appointment:

Appointment is at the discretion of the Board of Education.

The Middlesex County Magnet Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.