Track Varsity Head Coach - Boys (Spring 2027)

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Plainfield High School is seeking a qualified athletics/activities/coaching candidate. The position requires a BA degree, a valid New Jersey teaching certificate, CPR/AED and sports first aid certifications, and a substitute certificate may suffice in special county situations.

Prior coaching experience is preferred, with evidence of participants in the sport for skill development. Salary may change per the applicable contract.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for the role.
• Valid County Substitute Certificate may be sufficient in very special situations.

Education

BA Degree

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