Asst. Varsity/JV Track & Field (Sprint, Jump, Throw, Pole Vault)

Job Description

Job Description

Reports To: Director of Athletics

Start Date: February 2026

Compensation: A season-long stipend of $2,500.00 - 5,000.00

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 an Assistant Varsity/JV Track & Field Coach for the Spring Season. BB&N is particularly interested in coaches with experience in Sprinting, Jumping, and Throwing. The Assistant Varsity/JV Track & Field Coach will report to the Director of Athletics and work closely with the Head Coach. This is a stipend, part-time position during the spring season. 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 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:

• 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.

• Supporting and developing those students with the ability and/or desire to compete at the collegiate level.

• Seek 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. Bachelor’s degree required.

In addition, the ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience in the following specialty areas:

  • Sprints Coach

  • Throws Coach

  • Pole Vault Coach

  • Jumps Coach

• 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 may vary. Meets occur on Saturdays.

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.