Northwood School in Lake Placid, New York, is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time instructor/soccer coach position. Candidates should be energetic, creative, collaborative and prepared to begin in August 2026.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Coach a competitive boys’ soccer team.
• Plan and lead practices.
• Support the development of student-athletes.
• Assist with broader athletic program needs.
• Teaching Mathematics, with ability to teach all levels Algebra 1 to Precalculus.
• Completing grades/comments, advisor letters, and other forms of academic communication in a timely, professional manner.
• Attending all faculty meetings, department meetings, and other meetings as required.
• Serving as an advisor for 6-8 students, providing guidance in academic, extracurricular, social, and personal areas, and serve as the school’s key liaison to parents for those students.
• Leading or assisting with an afternoon activity or sport in two of three seasons.
• Overseeing dormitory duty one night per week and one weekend per month.
• Attending all school functions: assemblies, formal dinners, and other special events.
• Promoting the development of character, community, and curiosity in all dealings with students, including enforcing school rules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related subject area. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Soccer coaching experience.
• Ability and desire to work as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, organizational skills, and professionalism.
• Teaching experience preferred, but not required.
• Experience with project-based or problem-based learning is encouraged.
• Desire to continue learning and growing professionally.
• A commitment to an inclusive community.

If interested in this position, please send a resume with a cover letter, references, and an educational philosophy statement to Head of School at  headmastersoffice@northwoodschool.com.

About Northwood School

Northwood School is an independent, co-educational college preparatory school serving a boarding and day population of 175 students in grades 9 to 12. Located in the Olympic village of Lake Placid, New York, Northwood offers students a unique combination of rigorous academic preparation, wilderness appreciation, and athletic competition. Northwood students are a diverse population representing over a dozen countries and twenty-five states.

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