Athletics Associate and Varsity Coach (AY26-27)

Job Description

Job Description

Reports To: Associate Director of Athletic Operations and Director of Athletics

Start Date: August 2026

Compensation: $62,000.00 - $72,000.00

Compensation for eligible full-time and part-time employees includes a 403(b) plan with up to a 10% match of salary and other competitive benefits offerings. Benefits offered to eligible employees include health & dental insurance; commuter benefits; long-term disability insurance, and more.

About Buckingham Browne & Nichols:

Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Buckingham Browne & Nichols is a day school that engages students in grades Pre-K through 12 in a rich and invigorating educational experience of the highest quality. The school excels at helping students discover their unique talents and passions and develop those strengths to the fullest. The curriculum is challenging, forward-thinking, innovative, and flexible, designed to help qualified students, from a range of backgrounds and with a wide spectrum of talents and interests, reach new levels of accomplishment. Co-curricular opportunities in athletics, the arts, community service, and other areas add important dimensions to students’ learning. Students learn on three age and developmentally-appropriate campuses. At every grade, BB&N takes full advantage of the range of opportunities its locations afford.

BB&N is committed to becoming an anti-racist institution. This commitment is integral to the mission and vision of the School. BB&N is an academically excellent, diverse, and inclusive community where students develop into lifelong learners who lead with kindness, curiosity, and integrity. We prepare students to be responsible and open-minded as they engage with the world around them. Our school is guided by the core values of:

• Inquiry, in which we promote curiosity and critical thinking to inspire a lifelong love of learning.

• Integrity, in which we strive to be honest, conscientious, and accountable in our actions, even when no one is watching.

• Belonging, in which we foster a culture of respect, well-being, and connection that values all individuals and empowers them to discover and be their authentic selves, and

• Kindness, in which we strengthen our communities by recognizing our common humanity and treating ourselves and others with respect and compassion.

The vibrancy and vitality we feel in the classrooms, hallways, stages, and playing fields of BB&N derive from the people who are here. At its root are the varied interests and experiences, the different backgrounds, cultures, religions, views, and perspectives that our students and faculty bring to their classes and families bring to myriad activities. Each of us adds to the richness of another’s experience. Working and playing together teaches us lifelong lessons about appreciating, knowing, understanding, and learning from each other.

Summary Description:

BB&N is seeking a full-time, ten-month Athletics Associate and Varsity Coach to join the Athletics team beginning on August 24th, 2026. The Athletic Associate will work the duration of the academic year and any additional dates assigned by the Director of Athletics. In addition to the specified work in Athletic Operations, the Athletic Associate is expected to contribute to the overall team effort, including assisting with various duties and functions when needed, including, but not limited to, site supervision, game day management, and covering for absent coaches. This position also coaches three seasons, one of which is at the Varsity level.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Key functions for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Schedule, manage, and oversee Athletic Transportation

• Manage and oversee off-campus facility rentals for BB&N teams.

• Support the Operations Team with practice scheduling, game confirmations, and schedule communication.

• Coach three seasons, including one as a head coach at the Varsity level.

• Assist the Equipment Manager with locker room distribution, updating inventory, and distributing uniforms.

• Support the Operations Team with referee assignments and payment.

• Populate the BB&N Athletics website with the game and practice schedules.

• Ensure that all games are properly staffed with adult game clock operators and student managers, as needed.

• Game site supervisor (Clock set up, field set up, greet visiting team, manage fans).

• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements, Skills, and Competencies:

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of athletics administration or coaching experience, preferably in secondary independent schools. A Bachelor’s degree is required, and health education experience is preferred.

In addition, the ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• The ability to coach a Varsity sport.

• Knowledge of athletic administration and related regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with a diverse group of people, including faculty, students, staff, and families.

• Strong organizational skills with multi-tasking capability to manage multiple projects to the deadline.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and good listening skills.

• Flexibility to work long hours, when necessary, including weekends and evenings during busy times, and some work during school holidays and summers.

• Initiative and follow-through; “self-starter”.

• Ability and desire to become involved in the life of the school.

• Diplomacy, discretion, and tact.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and support a busy director.

• Professional boundaries; respect and use of appropriate information channels.

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.