Varsity Football, Assistant Coach (Linebacker coach)

Salary Range:$6,000-$7,000 Per season

Phillips Academy seeks an Assistant Coach for the varsity football program for Fall 2026.  

Working alongside the head varsity football coach, primary responsibility includes serving as the Assistant Football Coach for Linebackers. In this role, the Assistant Coach is responsible for developing the skills, discipline, and character of student-athletes while supporting the goals and philosophy of the Andover football program as well as the mission of Phillips Academy. This position focuses on the technical and tactical development of linebacker within the overall team’s scheme as determined by Head Coach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and conduct position-specific practices and drills for linebackers.
• Teach proper techniques, alignments, assignments, and responsibilities for position.
• Assist in game planning, film breakdown, and scouting reports relevant to linebacker group. 
• Provide consistent feedback and instruction during practices, games, and film review sessions. 
• Mentor student-athletes on and off the field, promoting academic success, sportsmanship, and leadership. 
• Collaborate with the defensive coordinator and other staff to adjust strategies based on opponent tendencies and in-game situations. 
• Participate in offseason strength and conditioning programs and team events. 
• Ensure player safety by teaching proper tackling techniques and enforcing safety protocols. 
• Attend all scheduled practices, team meetings, and coaching clinics as required. 

Qualifications:

• Previous playing and/or coaching experience at the high school, collegiate, or professional level (linebackers preferred). 
• Strong knowledge of defensive football concepts, terminology, and strategies. 
• Ability to communicate effectively and positively with student-athletes, staff, and parents. 

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience using Hudl or similar video analysis tools. 
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
   • Ability to positively motivate, inspire and be role model to students.
   • Be adaptable and enjoy working alongside the current coaching staff

Season Schedule: 

Dates: approximately third week in August -  through mid-November. Preseason practices begin on Saturday, August 29.  3-day overnight camp in late-August.

Time frame: 

Post-Labor Day weekend (special preseason schedule), Monday. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday practice ~3:15pm-6:15pm, Wednesday ~2:30 pm – 5:30 pm.  

Saturday game days, home and away, starting in the first weekend of September

Phillips Academy is committed to equal employment opportunity and solicits applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability (with or without a reasonable accommodation), genetic information, veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Any offers of employment will be contingent upon successful CORI/SORI and fingerprinting background checks as well as unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.