Tennis Varsity Assistant Coach - Boys (Spring 2027)

Plainfield School District; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Plainfield High School in Plainfield, NJ seeks an Athletics/Coaching staff member to oversee varsity/junior varsity programs, emphasizing skill development, game preparation, and student-athlete welfare with a strong focus on safety and sportsmanship.

Candidates should hold a BA, NJ teaching certificate, CPR/AED and First Aid, and relevant coaching credentials. Experience as an assistant or head coach is preferred; duties align with district athletics contracts.

Qualifications

• Education: BA Degree required; substitution may be possible in unusual cases.
• Eligibility: Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate, CPR/AED and Sports First Aid.
• Coaching experience preferred at appropriate level; basic skills of the sport learned and some mastered.

Education

BA Degree

Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate

Tools

CPR/AED/Basic First Aid

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:

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

Required Coaching Certificates

• Paul's Law
• NFHS Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying
• CPR/AED/Basic First Aid
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching
• NFHS Concussion Course
• NFHS Heat Illness Prevention
• NFHS Implicit Bias