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 promoting a culture and practice of excellence and sportsmanship consistent with Thayer Academy's philosophy and policies.

About the role

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.

Schedule

Season Dates: Tuesday, September 8 - Saturday, November 14, 2026

• 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 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

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 training staff, athletic department, and campus security
• Ensure three touch points per season with every student athlete on your team
• 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, preferred
• 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, 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, Thayer Academy’s historic 34-acre campus has been a dynamic learning environment since 1877. Our coeducational day school for grades 5-12 affirms, supports, and challenges each student 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 inspiring teachers who care deeply about their personal growth and academic success.

Thayer is rooted in the intentionally holistic education of students, who are viewed as whole individuals with affinities and talents in many areas. Unique to Thayer, coordinated scheduling allows students to participate in both varsity athletics and the school musical—students are not forced to choose one path. A supportive and collaborative camaraderie pervades the campus, where students view their classmates as partners, encouraging one another to discover and develop their talents into lifelong strengths.

When you work at Thayer Academy, you join a warm community of students, parents, and colleagues who value academic achievement and a supportive environment with robust professional development opportunities.