Track MS Assistant Coach - Girls (Spring 2027)

Plainfield School District; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Plainfield School District in New Jersey seeks an Athletics/Activities/Coaching professional to support middle school programs at Maxson & Hubbard Middle (grades 6-8). The role requires strong coaching background and relevant certifications.

The posting, dated 9/8/2026, notes a closing date of 10/27/2026 and TBD date available. Education requires a BA degree; state teaching certification and CPR/AED/First Aid are required or may be substituted by county substitute certification under special

Qualifications

• BA degree required.
• County Substitute Certificate may be sufficient under special circumstances.
• Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate, CPR/AED and Sports First Aid must be submitted.

Skills

Coaching experience

Education

BA Degree

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.


• 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