JV Girls Ice Hockey Assistant Coach (AY26-27)

Buckingham Browne Nichols School • Cambridge, MA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Buckingham Browne & Nichols (BB&N) is seeking an Assistant JV Ice Hockey Coach for the girls’ team. This stipend, part-time position is not eligible for employee benefits and is for the winter season. The Assistant Coach works closely with the Head Coach to promote fair play, team building, character development, and respect among players. Coaches are expected to follow BB&N’s athletic philosophy and coaches’ manual, as well as Independent School League (ISL) and New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) rules and guidelines.

The JV season runs from November 2026 through February 2027. Practices are Tuesday through Thursday, with occasional Friday practices; there are no Monday practices. Games usually take place on Fridays and Saturdays. Practice start times may vary between 3:45 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. The Winter Coaches Meeting is Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The position offers a season-long stipend of $2,500 to $3,000 and has a start date of November 2026.

BB&N is a day school in Cambridge, Massachusetts, serving students in grades Pre-K through 12. The school describes its community as academically excellent, diverse, and inclusive, and is committed to becoming an anti-racist institution. Its stated core values are inquiry, integrity, belonging, and kindness.

Requirements

• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and inspire athletes to perform at their highest level while supporting academic success and character development.
• Passion for ice hockey and for working with middle- and high-school-aged students.
• Commitment to an inclusive and equitable approach to all student athletes.
• Effective and responsible communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
• High standards of professional conduct and strong interpersonal skills to handle disputes, challenges, or conflicts among athletes.
• Ability to adjust coaching methods to individual athletes’ needs, team dynamics, and changing circumstances.
• Approachable, knowledgeable, collaborative, and eager to participate actively in a dynamic athletic and learning community.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Coach with practice planning and game oversight, including teaching skill techniques and preparing athletes for competitive events.
• Mentor and instruct players in skill development, character development, and teamwork.
• Communicate with parents and guardians about games, practices, and other team commitments.
• Attend all BB&N practices, home and away games, in-school events, and other related athletics functions.
• Model positive behavior, maintain a supportive environment, and demonstrate a high level of professionalism.
• Work collaboratively with other coaches, parents, and community members.
• Seek assistance if emergencies arise.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Support and develop students with the ability and/or desire to compete at the collegiate level; the posting notes this is important for varsity programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed