Upper School Fall 2026 Coach: Various Positions Open
Summary
Coach student athletes in fall sports at a Massachusetts private academy, leading practices and games while fostering team culture and sportsmanship.
Upper School Fall 2026 Coach: Various Positions Open
Thayer Academy seeks qualified Upper School, Head, and Assistant coaches for the Fall 2026 season. This is a part-time, seasonal position. This includes promoting a culture and practice of excellence and sportsmanship that are consistent with Thayer Academy's philosophy and policies, as well as the program’s long history of achievement. The varsity head coach is responsible for all aspects of the program, including student recruitment, managing practices and games/championships, supervising assistant coaches, communicating with families and the Thayer Athletic Department, and supporting student athletes in the college recruitment process.
Season Dates
- Tuesday, September 8 - Saturday, November 14, 2026
Required practices
- Practice: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 3:45 - 6 p.m.
- JV teams do not practice/play on Fridays unless otherwise noted on the schedule
- JV practices end by 5:15 - 5:30 p.m.
- Most games are scheduled for Wednesdays and Saturdays, unless otherwise noted on the team schedule
Open Coaching Positions:
- Field Hockey Goalie Coach
- Assistant Varsity Field Hockey Coach
- Assistant Varsity Boys Soccer Coach
- Assistant Varsity Girls Soccer Coach
- Assistant JV Girls Soccer Coach
- Head JV Volleyball Coach
- Assistant Volleyball Coach
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What you’ll do: |
- Represent Thayer Academy as a role model and coach
- Plan and lead daily practices and weekly games with a focus on skill development, game strategy, respect, sportsmanship, and character development
- Cultivate a positive team culture emphasizing teamwork, resilience, and strong moral character
- Travel with the team on the bus to all games/practices
- Responsible for the management of all Thayer Academy equipment following practices and games
- Ensure that all student-athletes are picked up following practice and games
- Effectively communicate with parents, coaching staff, athletic training staff, athletic department, and campus security
- Ensure three touch points per season with every student athlete on your team