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id='p1438_'>Middle School Assistant Soccer Coach JobID: 1438
Position Type:
Athletics/Activities
Date Posted:
6/18/2026
Location:
North Plainfield Middle School
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The North Plainfield School District is seeking a dedicated, energetic, and student-centered individual to serve as the Assistant Middle School Soccer Coach for the upcoming season.
North Plainfield is a diverse and vibrant community committed to developing the whole child through academics, athletics, and extracurricular opportunities. Our athletic programs emphasize skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership, and character. We are seeking a coach who is passionate about supporting middle school student-athletes and fostering a positive, inclusive environment where all students can grow and succeed.
Qualifications and Responsibilities
- Previous soccer coaching and/or competitive playing experience preferred.
- Knowledge of soccer fundamentals, skill development, strategies, and rules of the game.
- Ability to teach proper techniques while developing student-athletes of varying skill levels.
- Assist the Head Coach in planning and implementing practices, game strategies, and team activities.
- Commitment to building a positive, inclusive, and competitive team environment.
- Strong leadership, communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to serve as a positive role model and mentor for middle school student-athletes.
- Emphasis on sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline, accountability, and academic success.
- Foster a team culture that reflects the district's core values of Caring, Appreciation, Respect, and Determination (C.A.R.D.).
- Collaborate effectively with the Head Coach, athletic department, school staff, and families.
- Responsible for supervising student-athletes during practices, games, travel, and team activities.
- Assist with equipment management, uniform distribution, and other program logistics as assigned.
- Ensure compliance with all district policies, athletic department procedures, league regulations, and New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association requirements.
- Must follow all district and athletic department policies and procedures.
- CPR/AED and First Aid certification required or ability to obtain.
- New Jersey teaching certificate or substitute certificate required.
Compensation
Compensation will be in accordance with the applicable negotiated agreement.
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North Plainfield Borough School District