MS Assistant Wrestling Coach

The North Plainfield School District invites applications for an Assistant Wrestling Coach position at North Plainfield Middle School beginning with the 2026ï½2027 winter 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 excellence sportsmanship teamwork leadership and character development. We are seeking passionate student-centered coaches who are committed to helping build a comprehensive wrestling program that supports student-athletes both on and off the mat.

Qualifications and Responsibilities:

Required:

• Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate or New Jersey Substitute Certificate.
• Knowledge of wrestling fundamentals techniques rules strategies conditioning and safe coaching practices.
• Ability to teach and develop middle school student-athletes of varying skill levels.
• Strong communication leadership organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to student-athlete safety sportsmanship character development and academic success.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Head Wrestling Coach coaching staff Athletic Administration student-athletes parents/guardians and the school community.
• Must meet all district NJSIAA and applicable New Jersey requirements for coaching including required certifications and background checks.
• Successful completion of all required NJSIAA coaching education requirements and mandatory coaching certifications.
• Successful completion of all district employment requirements.

Preferred:

• Previous wrestling coaching and/or competitive wrestling experience preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Wrestling Coach in planning and conducting practices competitions and team activities.
• Teach proper wrestling techniques fundamentals conditioning and match strategies.
• Support the development of student-athletes physical fitness confidence discipline and overall wrestling skills.
• Promote a positive inclusive and respectful team environment.
• Reinforce expectations for attendance punctuality behavior academics and sportsmanship.
• Prioritize student-athlete safety by teaching proper procedures supervising practices and following injury-prevention protocols.
• Assist with the organization of wrestling equipment uniforms facilities and team logistics.
• Support the preparation of wrestlers for dual meets tournaments and other athletic events.
• Provide appropriate supervision before during and after practices and competitions.
• Communicate effectively with the Head Coach student-athletes parents/guardians and Athletic Administration.
• Assist with monitoring student-athlete eligibility participation attendance and academic progress.
• Serve as a positive role model and representative of North Plainfield Middle School Athletics.
• Participate in required coaching meetings professional development and district athletic initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Wrestling Coach or Athletic Administration.

Salary

$4563

Equal Employment Opportunity

The North Plainfield Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.