Track Varsity Assistant Coach - Girls (Spring 2027)

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum 360 seeks a qualified athletics coach at Plainfield High School. The role involves assisting or leading coaching duties, fostering a positive, sports-focused program, and supporting student-athletes in their development.

Requirements include a BA degree, valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate, CPR/AED and Sports First Aid certifications, plus prior coaching experience. Salaries are subject to the current PEA contract.

Qualifications

• BA Degree required; county substitute requirement possible.
• Valid NJ Teaching Certificate, CPR/AED and Sports First Aid certifications required.
• Previous coaching experience desired; participation in designated sport learned basic skills and techniques.

Skills

Coaching experience

Sport knowledge

Education

BA Degree

County Substitute Certificate

Job description

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching

Date Posted: 9/8/2026

Location: Plainfield High School

Date Available: TBD

Closing Date: 09/16/2026

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