Middle School Fall 2026 Coach: Various Positions Open

Location: Braintree, Massachusetts | Part-time, seasonal position

About the role

Thayer Academy seeks qualified Middle School, Head, and Assistant coaches for the Fall 2026 season. This includes promoting a culture and practice of excellence and sportsmanship consistent with Thayer Academy's philosophy and policies, as well as the program’s long history of achievement.

The 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: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 2:30-3:45 pm. Most games are scheduled for Tuesdays or Fridays, with no commitments on Saturdays.

Open Positions

• MS Assistant Football Coach
• MS Assistant Field Hockey Coach
• MS Assistant Girls Soccer Coach
• MS Head Boys Soccer Coach
• MS Assistant Volleyball Coach
• MS Assistant XC Coach

Responsibilities

• 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 department, and campus security
• Daily communication with the Thayer Athletic Staff
• Communication as needed with the Thayer Athletic Training Staff
• Adherence to all Thayer Academy and Athletic Department Policies & Practices

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience coaching at the appropriate school level
• Experience designing and implementing daily practice/game plans
• Passion for working with adolescents, and a desire to build relationships
• Commitment to working in and fostering a safe and inclusive environment
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Willingness to work on a team in a collaborative department
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and families
• CPR/Heads Up! Certification
• Willingness to learn and grow through professional development opportunities

Pay

$2,000 - $10,000 (based upon experience and coaching level)

About Thayer Academy

Thayer Academy's mission is “to inspire a diverse community of students to moral, intellectual, aesthetic, and physical excellence so that each may rise to honorable achievement and contribute to the common good.” In its hiring practices, Thayer Academy seeks candidates who come from a broad range of backgrounds and can contribute to a diverse community, who love working with young people, who thrive when engaged in multiple arenas of school life, and who welcome professional growth.

Located next to Braintree's historic district and just up the hill from the MBTA’s final Red Line stop is the historic 34-acre campus of Thayer Academy. Since 1877, our coeducational day school for grades 5-12 has been a dynamic learning environment in which each student is affirmed, supported, and challenged to grow and meaningfully achieve as young scholars, athletes, artists, and leaders.

Thayer continues to be a place where tradition and innovation meet, and where students form lifelong relationships with one another and with inspiring teachers who care deeply about their students' personal growth and academic success. Thayer is rooted in the intentionally holistic education of our students, who are viewed as whole individuals with affinities and talents in many areas. Unique to Thayer, because of deliberately coordinated scheduling, it is possible to be both a varsity athlete and sing on stage in the school musical—students here are not forced to choose one path or another.

There is a supportive and collaborative camaraderie that pervades our halls and campus—one where students view their classmates as partners, encouraging one another to discover their hidden talents and develop them into lifelong strengths. When you work at Thayer Academy, you join a warm community of students, parents, and colleagues who value not only academic achievement but also a supportive environment in which continual growth and learning is encouraged through a robust array of professional development opportunities.