The mission of Brooks School is to provide the most meaningful educational experience our students will have in their lives. Established in 1926 in the town of North Andover, Brooks provides an all-gender, college preparatory program for 350 students on a 270-acre campus overlooking Lake Cochichewick. We strive to be a place where a diverse group of faculty and staff want to learn, grow, and do their best work to support all aspects of a Brooks student’s life, both in and out of the classroom. At Brooks, we recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status and other protected statuses. Our school thrives because of our faculty and staff’s hard work, initiative, dedication and compassion.

Brooks School seeks a highly qualified head coach for the varsity football program for the fall season of 2026. The ideal candidate is a clear communicator who champions student voices and growth, makes community-informed decisions, and has the ability to partner with various members of the school, including parents, faculty/staff, and more. The coach’s philosophy should align with the values of the School and of the Independent School League (ISL). The league states that: “All ISL coaches must be firmly committed as educators to teaching not only competitive skills but also the attitudes necessary to achieve the highest standards of respect and sportsmanship articulated by the league.” The ideal candidate will be a genuine “school person” who leads by example and chooses to engage in the many aspects of student life even outside of their stated responsibilities. We especially welcome candidates skilled in culturally responsive educational practices dedicated to fostering inclusivity and creating a sense of belonging within our campus community.

Ideal candidates will not only be qualified for the Head Coach position for our Football program, but also be qualified for a full-time Faculty member role with a variety of advising, teaching, residential life, and/or administrative responsibilities.

Candidates with experience teaching Spanish and/or visual arts will be prioritized in this process.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in an indoor environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical demands include:

• Occasional lifting, bending and climbing stairs
• Frequent talking, listening, walking, sitting and standing
• Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks and functions in a fast-paced working environment 

Travel

This role does require travel for away games.

Application & Candidate Information

Brooks School believes that realizing our mission requires intentional work to build and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion for all members of our predominantly residential school. As such, we seek a diverse candidate pool that includes those who are traditionally underrepresented and less familiar with boarding school life.

All interested candidates should submit the following materials by email with attachments to Associate Head of School Ms. Nina Freeman (nfreeman@brooksschool.org). Please include:

• A cover letter expressing why you are interested in Brooks and this opportunity
• A current resume
• Three professional references (including a current supervisor) and contact information; references will not be contacted without your permission.

EEO Statement

The school will make any offer of employment contingent upon a candidate being authorized to work in the United States, and successfully completing criminal offender record (CORI) and sexual offender record (SORI) background checks.

Brooks School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, sexual orientation, disability or religion in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, employment policies, financial aid and loan programs, athletic programs and other school-administered programs and activities.

Major Responsibilities

The Varsity Football Head Coach will:

• schedule, plan and organize daily, weekly and yearly practice and meeting schedules;
• collaborate with athletics office on yearly game schedule;
• manage game days both home and away and determine game strategy based on the team’s capabilities;
• assist in the hiring of assistant coaches;
• partner with and lead all coordinators and position coaches, ensuring all coaches work together toward a common goal and sense of unity within the program;
• lead all video scouting efforts and all film sessions with coaches and players;
• represent Brooks Football at all ISL and NEPSAC meetings when needed;
• manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions, to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship;
• promote the football program through news and social media;
• assess players’ skills and assign team positions;
• develop and teach offensive and defensive tactics;
• use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in football;
• teach and demonstrate the philosophies and values associated with the program, the School and the ISL, while intentionally building a positive and inclusive team culture;
• encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation at all times;
• apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips;
• collaborate with college counseling office on college recruitment process; and
• lead all recruitment efforts of prospective student-athletes, in conjunction with the Admissions Office and Director of Athletics, while retaining qualified student-athletes.

Skills, Qualifications, and Competencies

The ideal candidate will have:

• previous football coaching experience at the collegiate and/or high school/prep school level;
• the ability to coordinate, communicate, teach the game, and foster a positive and supportive team culture with a focus on player development and advancement;
• the intent to invest in the development of each player, which includes regular feedback and communication on and off the field;
• experience with developing the college recruitment network to support players;
• the willingness to invest, through mentorship, in the moral and ethical education of each player;
• a Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred

About www.brooksschool.org

Established in 1926 in the town of North Andover, Brooks School provides a co-educational, college preparatory program for 360 students on a 270-acre campus overlooking Lake Cochichewick. Small classes allow students to work closely with teachers, fostering a relationship that is at the core of the warm, close-knit community. With a challenging academic curriculum that includes 20 advanced placement courses, Brooks also offers opportunities to study abroad in Africa, Europe and South America. The school’s exceptional athletic program has earned numerous league and New England championships.

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