Part-Time Indoor Track & Field Assistant Coach

Pleasantville Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Pleasantville Public Schools in New Jersey is seeking an Assistant Indoor Track and Field Coach for the 2026-2027 season at Pleasantville High School. This part-time coaching position requires building athletes' knowledge, sportsmanship, and motivation to excel.

Applicants must hold NJ instructional cert or eligibility, meet residency requirements, pass background checks, and demonstrate strong leadership and communication to work with students, staff, and families.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey instructional certificate or eligibility or County Substitute Certificate.
• Minimum experience as determined by the board.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the sport, sports training and conditioning, injury prevention and management and the principles of human growth and development.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment and high standards of conduct for athletes.
• Have the ability to read and write.
• Be in good physical health and have the ability to perform assigned duties.
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community.
• Ability to maintain passenger discipline to ensure their safety and well-being and protect against vandalism.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Provide proof of U. S. citizenship or legal resident alien status by completing Federal Form I-9.
• Provide evidence that a criminal record history check has been conducted and clearance has been given.

Responsibilities

• Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for success in the sport involved.
• Assumes responsibility for team members under his/her supervision; promotes good sportsmanship and enforces all rules and regulations.
• Complies with board-adopted emergency medical procedures for all practice sessions and competitive levels.
• Assumes responsibility for the selection of team members and verifies their eligibility according to established physical and academic requirements of eligibility for participation in each sport.
• Plans and schedules a regular program of practice in season and attends all contests of the assigned sport.
• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which the assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
• Assumes responsibility for all team equipment during practice and contests and assists in the distribution and collection of athletic gear.
• Assists the athletic director in making arrangements for athletic competitions and related transportation.
• Recommends the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate.
• Obtains written parent permission for students to participate and files team member records with the athletic director.
• Assists the athletic director in the preparation and administration of the athletic program budget; prepares a budget for the assigned sport.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reading and writing

Physical fitness

Sports training knowledge

English communication

Education

New Jersey instructional certificate or eligibility or county substitute certificate

Job description

Pleasantville Public Schools in New Jersey is seeking an Assistant Indoor Track and Field Coach for the 2026-2027 season at Pleasantville High School. This part-time coaching position requires building athletes' knowledge, sportsmanship, and motivation to excel.

Applicants must hold NJ instructional cert or eligibility, meet residency requirements, pass background checks, and demonstrate strong leadership and communication to work with students, staff, and families.