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Job Summary: 

BB&N is seeking a head varsity ice coach for the girls’ team. This is a stipend, part-time position during the fall season. This job may also be paired with other open positions at the school.  Responsibilities include all aspects of team organization, including practice planning and administrative tasks. The head coach will provide examples of fair play, team building, character building, and respect for the players.  BB&N Athletic Department expects its coaches to operate within the athletic philosophy of BB&N and adhere to the BB&N coaches’ manual as well as the Independent School League (ISL) and the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) rules and guidelines.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• practice planning and game oversight,

• mentoring and instructing players in skill development, character development, and teamwork.

• communicating with parents/guardians relevant information regarding games, practices, and other team commitments

• commitment to the support and development of those students with an ability and/or desire to compete at the collegiate level is important.

Skills and Competencies:

The ideal candidate is approachable, knowledgeable, and eager to be an active member of a dynamic athletic and learning community. Bachelor’s degree required.

In addition, the ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Commitment to the academic success and character development of the students

• Passion for their sport and for working with middle and high school aged students

• Commitment to an inclusive and equitable approach to all student athletes

• Communicates effectively and responsibly with students, parents and colleagues

• High standards of professional conduct

Upper School Coaching Schedule

• Pre-season Coaches Meeting in November (Date/Time TBD)

• Practices and tryouts begin in November

• Weekly practices that are scheduled at some time within the 3:45pm to 7:00pm ice availability, with an occasional morning practice.  Games are scheduled on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and sometimes on off days as well.

• Post-season play occurs in March

Holidays when school is not in session include:

• Thanksgiving Break (11/26/2025 – 11/20/2025)

• BB&N Winter Break (12/22/2025-1/5/2026)*

• Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• Presidents Day and the Day after Presidents Day*

• *varsity practices may occur during the break

To Apply: 

Please visit the Careers at BB&N page to complete your online application. Please upload your Cover Letter, Resume, Personal Statement, and/or Teaching Philosophy and Reference List.

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any non-job related physical or mental disability. We welcome candidates who will increase our diversity; we encourage candidates of color and all diverse candidates to apply.

Buckingham Browne & Nichols Schools takes the health and safety of its community members very seriously. Because we serve students, we strongly encourage all employees to receive at least one of the Pfizer, or Moderna bivalent COVID-19 vaccines before commencing employment.