JOB DESCRIPTION
Edison Township Public Schools is currently hiring Head & Assistant Coaches for the following 2026 - 2027 Middle School Winter Sports positions:
Herbert Hoover Middle School
- Boys Basketball
- Girls Basketball
- Wrestling
John Adams
- Boys Basketball
- Girls Basketball
- Wrestling
Thomas Jefferson
- Boys Basketball
- Girls Basketball
- Wrestling
Woodrow Wilson
- Boys Basketball
- Girls Basketball
- Wrestling
I. TITLE
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
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 them when appropriate
- Works with every student to improve her/his effort and make recommendations to the head coach related to player development/progress
- Notify the 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 the 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
- Salary and terms per the provisions of the BOE/ETEA contract