Upper School Strength & Conditioning Coach (AY25-26)
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School, Cambridge, MA
Reports To: Director of Athletics
Start Date: March 2026
Compensation: A season-long stipend of $2,500.00 +*
*Stipend will be adjusted to reflect the number of days of availability.
Summary Description:
BB&N is seeking an Upper School Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Spring Season. The Strength & Conditioning Coach will report to the Director of Athletics and work closely with the Associate Director of Athletics. The 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).
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Key functions for this position include, but are not limited to:
Designing and implementing a strength training and conditioning program for upper school students who sign up for the spring season in conjunction with another strength and conditioning coach.
Tracking athlete attendance and athlete progression in conjunction with another strength and conditioning coach.
Upholding policies and procedures for the strength and conditioning program in accordance with the NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards Guidelines.
Communicating with students relevant information regarding the schedule and program.
Supervising the behavior of students in the strength and conditioning rooms.
Seeking assistance should emergencies arise.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements, Skills, and Competencies:
The ideal candidate is approachable, knowledgeable, collaborative, energetic, organized, flexible, and eager to be an active member of a dynamic athletic and learning community.
In addition, the ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Desire to work with high school-aged students.
Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community.
Effective and responsible communication with students and attention to detail.
Commitment to an inclusive and equitable approach to all student-athletes.
High standards of professional conduct with strong interpersonal skills to handle disputes, challenges, or conflicts that may arise among athletes.
Adjust coaching methods based on individual athletes’ needs, team dynamics, and changing circumstances.
Schedules:
Upper School Coaching Schedule
Spring Coaches Meeting is Thursday, February 26, 2026.
The spring season runs from March 9, 2026, through May 22, 2026.
Weekly practices occur during the time frame of 3:45 pm to 6:00 pm; Wednesdays, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Holidays when school is not in session include:
March 13-29, 2026, Spring Break
April 20, 2026, Patriots Day
To Apply:
Please visit the Careers at BB&N page to complete your online application. Please upload your Cover Letter, Resume, and Reference List. Successful candidates submit complete applications, inclusive of all requested materials, and respond to all posting questions completely and thoughtfully.
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.
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