Middle School Boys Lacrosse Coach

Compensation Information:

At BB&N a MS coach normally earns a season-long stipend of between $2,500.00 - $3,000.00.

Start Date: March 2025

Reports to: Director of Athletics

Job Summary:

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School is seeking a Head Boys Lacrosse Coach for MS (Grades 6-8). The Lacrosse Coach will report to the Director of Athletics and work closely with the Associate Director of Athletics. 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.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• practice planning and game oversight
• mentoring and instructing middle school-age players in skill development, character development, and teamwork
• communicating with parents/guardians relevant information regarding games, practices, and other team commitments
• commitment to the support and development of those students with an ability and/or desire to compete at the high school level is important

Skills and Competencies:

The ideal candidate should be collaborative, energetic, organized, knowledgeable, flexible, and eager to be an active member of a dynamic athletic and learning community.

In addition, the ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Desire to work with Middle school students
• Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues

Middle School Coaching Schedule

• Pre-season Coaches Meeting in early March (Date/Time TBD)
• Practices begin March 11, 2025. The spring season ends on May 20, 2025
• Practice is from around 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Games occur 1-2 times per week on Wednesdays, Fridays, and some Tuesdays

Holidays when school is not in session include:

• March 17th-28th, Spring Break
• April 14th, Patriots Day

To Apply:

Please visit the Careers at BB&N page to complete your online application. Please upload your Cover Letter, Resume, Personal Statement, and/or Teaching Philosophy 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.