Head Boys Varsity Track & Field Coach (AY25-26)

Compensation: A season-long stipend of between $10,000.00 and $12,500.00

Start Date: March 2026

Reports to: Director of Athletics

Schedule:

• Upper School Coaching Schedule*:

  • The Spring Coaches Meeting is Thursday, February 26th.

  • The Varsity Spring season runs from March 5th to May 23rd.

  • There are varsity league meetings on Tuesday, May 26th, and a Spring Athletic Assembly on Friday, May 29th

• Spring Breaks/Holidays when school is not in session include*:

  • Spring Break is March 13th - March 29th.** 

  • April 20th

*On occasion, student-athletes may qualify for national-level competitions.  The Head Coach may be expected to support and/or accompany athletes to these events, as has been done historically.

**There will be local practices during the second week of March break.

Job Summary: 

BB&N is seeking a head varsity track and field coach for the boys' team. This is a part-time position that is not eligible for employee benefits during the spring season.  This job may also be paired with the head coach for the Middle School Track and Field program.  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. 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.  

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

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

• Plan practices. and oversee track meets.

• Mentor and instruct athletes in skill development, character development, and teamwork.  

• Communicate relevant information regarding meets, practices, and other team commitments with parents/guardians.

• Support and foster the development of students with the ability and/or ambition to compete at the collegiate level, providing guidance and resources to help them succeed..  

• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements, Skills, and Competencies:

The ideal candidate is approachable, knowledgeable, collaborative, 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:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire athletes to perform at their highest level, with a commitment to academic success and character development.

• Demonstrate a passion for their sport and for working with middle and high school-aged students.

• Demonstrate a commitment to an inclusive and equitable approach to all student athletes.

• Effective and responsible communication with students, parents, and colleagues. 

• Demonstrate 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. 

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.

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 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.