Buckingham Browne Nichols School
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Salary
$3,000 - $6,000 / YEAR
The Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach in planning practices, overseeing games, and mentoring athletes in skill and character development. They are responsible for communicating with parents and ensuring adherence to athletic philosophies and league guidelines.
A bachelor's degree is preferred, along with a passion for working with middle and high school students. Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership, professional conduct, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable coaching approach.
Reports To: Director of Athletics
Start Date: Fall 2026
Compensation: A season-long stipend of $3,000-$6,000
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.
BB&N is seeking a Varsity Assistant Soccer Coach for the Boys' and Girls’ teams. This is a stipend, part-time position that is not eligible for employee benefits during the fall season. The Assistant Coach will work closely with the Head Coach to 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.
The ideal candidate is approachable, knowledgeable, collaborative, and eager to be an active member of a dynamic athletic and learning community. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Please visit the Careers at BB&N page [https://www.bbns.org/careers/] 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.
Market context
In Massachusetts, varsity assistant soccer coaching roles are commonly tied to school-year athletics and are often filled by candidates with prior coaching, teaching, or youth-sports experience. Competition can be strong because schools look for leadership, professional conduct, and an inclusive approach, while the listed pay range is modest for the time commitment. Review the team’s season calendar and coaching expectations carefully, and note that the requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.
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