Varsity Boys Basketball Coach

Middlesex County Magnet Schools; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Board of Education of Middlesex County Magnet Schools is seeking a Boys' Varsity Basketball Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. The appointment is annual, with salary based on the Varsity Coaches' salary guide for the 2026-2027 year.

Applicants must hold NJ teaching certification or County Substitute's certificate and have a strong basketball background; CPR/AED and first aid certifications are required, with specific training courses to be completed within stated timelines.

Qualifications

• Be the holder of a New Jersey State Teacher's Certificate and/or a County Substitute's Certificate.
• Have a knowledgeable background in the sport as a player or coach in college or in high school.
• Three years of sub-varsity coaching preferred; and a successful background in working with young people in a related sports field.

Skills

Coaching experience

Sports leadership

Physical education

Education

New Jersey State Teacher's Certificate

County Substitute's Certificate

Tools

CPR/AED certification

NFHS Coaching Principles Course

Heat acclimatization course

Concussion in Sports course

Job description

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching

Date Posted: 8/20/2026

Location: Central Office

Date Available: 11/30/2026

Closing Date: 10/01/2026

BOARD OF EDUCATION of the MAGNET SCHOOLS in the COUNTY of MIDDLESEX

NOTICE OF OPENING

2026-2027 School Year

Boys' Varsity Basketball Coach

Brief Description

The Board of Education of Middlesex County Magnet Schools is currently accepting applications for Boys' Varsity Basketball Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. Salary will be based on the Varsity Coaches' salary guide in effect for the 2026-2027 school year. This position is appointed annually.

Qualifications

Be the holder of a New Jersey State Teacher's Certificate and/or a County Substitute's Certificate; have a knowledgeable background in the sport as a player or coach in college or in high school; three years of sub-varsity coaching preferred; and a successful background in working with young people in a related sports field. Coaches will be certified in CPR/AED and Sports First Aid and, if new to the profession, must register for the NFHS Coaching Principles Course within 120 days of employment. The candidate must have completed the "A Guide to Heat Acclimatization and Heat Illness Prevention" course as well as the "Concussion in Sports - What you need to Know." Certifications need to be completed before the first day of the season.

Appointment

Appointment is at the discretion of the Board of Education.

The Middlesex County Magnet Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.