High School Winter Sports Coaches 2026-2027

JOB DESCRIPTION

Edison Township Public Schools is currently hiring Head and Assistant Coaches for the following 2026-2027 High School Winter sports positions:

Edison High School

• Boys Basketball
• Girls Basketball
• Wrestling
• Bowling
• Winter Track
• Winter Cheerleading
• Ice Hockey
• Swimming
• Strength & Conditioning
• Fitness Center Strength & Conditioning

J.P. Stevens High School

• Boys Basketball
• Girls Basketball
• Wrestling
• Bowling
• Winter Track
• Winter Cheerleading
• Ice Hockey
• Swimming
• Strength & Conditioning
• Fitness Center Strength & Conditioning

I. TITLE

Head Coach

II. PRIMARY FUNCTION

Train and prepare students to participate in athletic competitions and coordinate all related team activities

III. REPORTS TO

Supervisor of Athletics/Intramurals and Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

• New Jersey Teacher's Certificate preferred; County Substitute Certificate considered
• Demonstrates an interest in and an aptitude for performing the tasks listed
• Demonstrates through experience, education, or interview, a knowledge of the sport to be coached and an ability to provide appropriate leadership and direction to the student athletic
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment and high standards of conduct for athletes
• Such other qualifications of academic, professional, and personal excellence as the Edison Township Board of Education may specify

V. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assume full responsibility for their teams in matters of coaching and discipline
• Uses a variety of professionally sound teaching and coaching strategies and techniques designed to produce a competitive and respectable team effort
• Keeps abreast of improved coaching techniques and strategies and utilizes them when appropriate
• Works with every student to improve her/his effort
• Exercises sound judgment in the selection and continued status of team members
• Contributes when appropriate to the development of athletic programs at lower grades
• Directs athletes/teams during all scheduled practices and contests
• Takes necessary precautions to maintain the safety of student-athletes
• Adheres to all board policies, Administrative Regulations, and NJSIAA regulations in the performance of coaching responsibilities
• Assists in certifying the eligibility of candidates before the start of each season
• Provides information to be used in the evaluation of assistant coaches
• Organizes and coordinates the efforts of the assistant coaches, JV program, and freshman program
• Provides input on the preparation of the athletic budget for the particular sport
• Completes all reports and forms as requested by NJSIAA, district policy, administrative regulations, or tournament schedule
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent and/or designee

VI. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Salary and terms per the provisions of the BOE/ETEA contract

I. TITLE

• Assistant Coach

II. PRIMARY FUNCTION

• To work under the direction of the head coach and assist in the training and preparing of students to participate in athletic activities/team sports

III. REPORTS TO

• Head Coach and Supervisor of Athletics/Intramurals

IV. QUALIFICATIONS

• New Jersey Teacher's Certificate preferred; County Substitute Certificate considered
• Demonstrates an interest in and an aptitude for performing the tasks listed
• Demonstrates through experience, education or interview, a knowledge of the sport to be coached and an ability to provide appropriate leadership and direction to the student athletic
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment and high standards of conduct for athletes
• Such other qualifications of academic, professional and personal excellence as the Edison Township Board of Education may specify.

V. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under the direction of the head coach, uses a variety of professionally sound teaching and coaching strategies and techniques designed to produce a competitive and respectable team effort
• Assists in the issuing and collection of athletic equipment and uniforms
• Scout other teams as assigned by the head coach
• Keeps abreast of improved coaching techniques and strategies and utilizes when appropriate
• Works with every student to improve her/his individual effort and make recommendations to head coach related to player development/progress
• Notify head coach of all athletic injuries and follow appropriate procedures
• Contributes when requested to the development of athletic programs at lower grades
• Takes necessary precautions to maintain safety of student athletes
• Adheres to all board policies, administrative regulations and NJSIAA regulations in the performance of coaching duties
• Assists in certifying the eligibility of candidates before the start of each season
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent and/or designee

VI.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• In accordance with the provisions of the BOE/ETEA contract