Track Varsity Assistant Coach - Boys (Spring 2027)

Plainfield School District; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Plainfield School District invites applications for an Athletics/Activities/Coaching role at Plainfield High School. The successful candidate will support our athletic programs, work with coaching staff, and help develop student-athletes across multiple seasons.

Candidates should hold a BA and NJ Teaching Certificate, CPR/AED/First Aid, and complete NFHS coaching courses. Salaries may be updated under the PEA contract; closing date 10/27/2026.

Qualifications

• BA degree required; substitute requirements may suffice in unusual cases.
• Must have valid NJ Teaching Certificate, CPR/AED and Sports First Aid.
• Experience as assistant or head coach preferred; demonstrated participation in the sport is expected.

Skills

Coaching experience

Leadership

Education

BA Degree

New Jersey Teaching Certificate

CPR/AED and Sports First Aid

Paul's Law

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching

Tools

NFHS Concussion Course

NFHS Heat Illness Prevention

NFHS Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying

NFHS Implicit Bias

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