Tennis MS Assistant Coach - Coed (Spring 2027)

Plainfield School District

Plainfield (NJ)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 45,000

Part time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Plainfield School District seeks an Athletics/Coaching candidate for Maxson & Hubbard Middle School (grades 6-8). The role supports the athletics program, assists with practices, and mentors student-athletes to develop fundamentals.

Date posted: 9/8/2026; Closing date: 10/27/2026; Date available: TBD. Required certifications include a NJ Teaching Certificate, CPR/AED and Sports First Aid; substitute experience may be considered in special cases.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; county substitute may suffice in rare cases.
Valid NJ Teaching Certificate, CPR/AED and Sports First Aid certifications required.
Experience as assistant or head coach preferred; willingness to develop student-athletes.
Submit copies of all certifications when applying.

Skills

Coaching experience

Student mentorship

Education

BA Degree

New Jersey Teaching Certificate

CPR/AED & First Aid Certification

Tools

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching

NFHS Concussion Course

NFHS Heat Illness Prevention

NFHS Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying

NFHS Implicit Bias

Paul's Law

Job description

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching

Date Posted: 9/8/2026

Location: Maxson & Hubbard Middle 6-8

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.