Softball Junior Varsity Assistant Coach (Spring 2027)

Plainfield School District; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Plainfield High School in Plainfield, NJ is seeking an Athletics/Coaching staff member to support varsity and junior varsity programs. The role involves assisting with practice planning, game day operations, and student-athlete development. Applicants must have a BA, a valid NJ Teaching Certificate, CPR/AED and Sports First Aid certifications, and prior coaching experience.

Date posted 9/8/2026. Closing date 10/27/2026. Salaries may change per the current PEA contract.

Qualifications

• BA degree required; county substitute requirements may be sufficient in very special situations.
• Valid county substitute certificate may be sufficient.
• Experience: previous assistant or head coaching experience is desired.
• Certification: Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate, CPR/AED and Sports First Aid (submit copies).

Skills

Coaching experience

Sports knowledge

Education

BA Degree

CPR/AED and Sports First Aid certification

Job description

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching

Date Posted: 9/8/2026

Location: Plainfield High School

Date Available: TBD

Closing Date: 10/27/2026

Qualifications

• Education: BA Degree (Note: only in very special and unusual situations, the county Substitute requirements may be sufficient).
• Requirement: (Valid County Substitute Certificate may be sufficient).
• Experience: Previous assistant or head coaching experience is desired. Sufficient participation in the designated sport where basic skills and techniques of the game are learned and some mastered.
• Certification: Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate, CPR/AED and Sports First Aid (Please submit a copy of certifications)

NOTE: salaries; may change per new PEA contract