Tennis Varsity Head Coach - Boys (Spring 2027)

Plainfield School District; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Plainfield School District at Plainfield High School is seeking a qualified Athletics/Activities/Coaching staff member. The position requires a BA degree and a valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate, CPR/AED and sports first aid certifications.

Experience as an assistant or head coach is desirable; in very rare cases a county substitute certificate may suffice. The posting closes on 27 October 2026, with the date posted on 9 September 2026.

Qualifications

• BA degree required; county substitute may be sufficient in rare cases.
• Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate, CPR/AED and Sports First Aid.
• Previous coaching experience preferred; active involvement in the sport is expected.
• Salaries may change per the PEA contract.

Skills

Coaching Skills

Sports Safety

Strong Communication

Education

BA Degree

New Jersey Teaching Certificate

CPR/AED & 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

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