Middle School Track Head Coach — Lead & Develop Athletes

Plainfield School District; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Plainfield School District, located in Plainfield, NJ, seeks an Athletics/Activities/Coaching candidate for Maxson & Hubbard Middle School (grades 6-8). Date posted 9/8/2026; date available TBD; closing date 10/27/2026.

The successful applicant will hold a valid NJ Teaching Certificate, CPR/AED and Sports First Aid, with prior coaching experience in a designated sport. Education BA required; county substitute certificate may suffice in special cases. Salaries may change per the PEA contract.

Qualifications

• BA degree required; county substitute may be sufficient in very special situations.
• Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate required; submit copies of certifications.
• CPR/AED and Sports First Aid certifications required.

Skills

Coaching experience

Sports knowledge

Education

BA Degree

New Jersey Teaching Certificate

CPR/AED

Sports First Aid

County Substitute Certificate

Tools

Paul's Law

NFHS Harassment Policy

CPR/AED/First Aid Course

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching

NFHS Concussion Course

NFHS Heat Illness Prevention

NFHS Implicit Bias

Job description

Plainfield School District, located in Plainfield, NJ, seeks an Athletics/Activities/Coaching candidate for Maxson & Hubbard Middle School (grades 6-8). Date posted 9/8/2026; date available TBD; closing date 10/27/2026.

The successful applicant will hold a valid NJ Teaching Certificate, CPR/AED and Sports First Aid, with prior coaching experience in a designated sport. Education BA required; county substitute certificate may suffice in special cases. Salaries may change per the PEA contract.