Jobs

Start Date: November 2024

Reports to: Director of Athletics

Job Summary: 

BB&N is seeking a varsity squash coach.  This job may be a Head Coach of the Girls Varsity Squash Team or an assistant coach of both the Boys and Girls Varsity Squash Teams.  This is a stipend, part-time position during the winter season. Responsibilities include all aspects of team organization, including practice planning and administrative tasks. Head and assistant coaches provide examples of fair play, team building, character building, and respect for the players. 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) 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 on November 12, 2024

• Team tryouts start November 18.  Post-season play ends on November 17th.

• Practices are held at various times in the afternoon and evening (often from 7:00-9:30pm) at Tufts University.

Winter Holidays and Vacations when school is not in session include:

• Thanksgiving (November 27th-29th)

• Winter Break (December 23rd-January 6th)

• MLKJr. Day

• President’s Day

Compensation: $5,000 – $8,000 season-long stipend

To Apply:  

Please visit the Careers at BB&N page to complete your online application. Please upload your Cover Letter, Resume, 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.