Athletics Department & Coaches

Please visit our application portal to view all open positions. If you are interested in multiple positions, please apply separately for each. Human Resources will acknowledge receipt of resumes through email and will contact qualified applicants directly.

Full background checks are required for all positions including fingerprinting, as required by MA State Law. Phillips Academy is an equal opportunity employer.

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Bus Driver

Phillips Academy seeks part-time driver to transport athletic teams to afternoon practices. Hours are 3 p.m. – 6 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; Wednesday the hours are 2:00p.m-6:00 p.m. during the spring academic terms (mid-March through the end of May). Applicants must have an immaculate driving record, be comfortable driving in the greater Lawrence and/or greater Boston areas. DMV and full background check required. Valid CDL required.

As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, our top priority is safety. Accordingly, the Academy will require, subject to disability and religious accommodation exceptions under federal and state law, that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This includes the Covid-19 Booster by February 1, 2022 or 5 months after completing the primary vaccination series with Pfizer or Moderna, or 2 months after receiving the J&J/Janssen vaccination.

Phillips Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Phillips Academy is an intentionally diverse and inclusive residential community “committed to creating an equitable and inclusive school in which students from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences—including race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, socioeconomic class, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, and ability—learn and grow together.” The ideal candidate supports the inclusive and diverse nature of the community. Any offers of employment will be contingent upon successful CORI/SORI and fingerprinting background checks as well as unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

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Lifeguard

Phillips Academy seeks a lifeguard to for weekday afternoons coverage. Lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid and AED Certification required. Must be 18 years of age. Approximate hours are weekdays Monday – Friday, 3:30 P.M – 8 P.M.

As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, our top priority is safety. Accordingly, the Academy will require, subject to disability and religious accommodation exceptions under federal and state law, that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Phillips Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Phillips Academy is an intentionally diverse and inclusive residential community “committed to creating an equitable and inclusive school in which students from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences—including race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, socioeconomic class, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, and ability—learn and grow together.” The ideal candidate supports the inclusive and diverse nature of the community. Any offers of employment will be contingent upon successful CORI/SORI and fingerprinting background checks as well as unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

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Fitness Center Monitor

Under the immediate supervision of the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, the Fitness Center Monitor is responsible for the oversight of the fitness facility ensuring the appropriate use of all fitness equipment and maintaining a safe and positive workout environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for opening, closing, and securing the facility
  • Enforces fitness center policies and procedures
  • Educate students and faculty on the safe and proper use of the equipment
  • Oversees the cleanliness and upkeep of the fitness center
  • Reports equipment malfunction/ damage or maintenance needs
  • Properly triage and report any first aid or injuries
  • Maintain positive and appropriate mentoring relationships with a student population

Required Experience:

  • Working knowledge of anatomy, safe training procedures, and the proper use of aerobic, free weight, and related fitness equipment
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
    Awareness of safety concerns and risk management
  • Ability to work with students of all fitness levels

Consideration:
CPR and First Aid Certifications will be required.

Education:
Physical Education and Exercise Science or Sports Medicine Majors highly preferred

Hours are 2:00 -8:00 PM Monday –Friday, the academic year. This position is eligible for prorated benefits.

As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, our top priority is safety. Accordingly, the Academy will require, subject to disability and religious accommodation exceptions under federal and state law, that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This includes the Covid-19 Booster completing the primary vaccination series with Pfizer or Moderna, or 2 months after receiving the J&J/Janssen vaccination.


Phillips Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Phillips Academy is an intentionally diverse and inclusive residential community “committed to creating an equitable and inclusive school in which students from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences—including race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, socioeconomic class, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, and ability—learn and grow together.” The ideal candidate supports the inclusive and diverse nature of the community. Any offers of employment will be contingent upon successful CORI/SORI and fingerprinting background checks as well as unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

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Junior Varsity Volleyball, Head Coach

Phillips Academy seeks a Head Coach for the JV Volleyball program for Fall 2022.

Head Coach responsibilities include:

Plans and executes team practices with JV assistant coach support. Coaches in all regular season games as scheduled and as possible, supports varsity tryouts at start fall season, September 2 through second week in November. Commitment is approximately 20-25 hours per week (Monday – Saturday) with practices occurring weekdays from 3:15-5 p.m.
Collaborates with Head Varsity Volleyball coach on player development, game strategies and practice plans when appropriate.
Adheres to policies established in Phillips Academy Coaches Handbook
Stays current in and expands knowledge of coaching techniques.
Models and ensures diversity and cultural competency (respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing, and welcoming cultural differences) in all position responsibilities regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, social class, sexual orientation, ability, nationality, age, language, or origin.


The strongest applicants will have the following qualifications:

Ability to positively motivate, inspire and be a role model to high school students, on and off the field.
At least 2 years experience coaching in the club, high school or college setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Volleyball playing experience at high school, college or higher level.
Ability and willingness to manage a Monday-Saturday practice/game schedule which includes travel to away opponents. Season runs from first week in September through second week in November.

As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, our top priority is safety. Accordingly, the Academy will require, subject to disability and religious accommodation exceptions under federal and state law, that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This includes the Covid-19 Booster by February 1, 2022 or 5 months after completing the primary vaccination series with Pfizer or Moderna, or 2 months after receiving the J&J/Janssen vaccination.

Phillips Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Phillips Academy is an intentionally diverse and inclusive residential community “committed to creating an equitable and inclusive school in which students from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences—including race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, socioeconomic class, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, and ability—learn and grow together.” The ideal candidate supports the inclusive and diverse nature of the community. Any offers of employment will be contingent upon successful CORI/SORI and fingerprinting background checks as well as unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.


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Girls Varsity B Tennis, Head Coach

Phillips Academy seeks a Head Coach for the Girls’ Varsity B tennis program for Spring 2023.

Head Coach responsibilities include:

Plans and executes team practices with support, as needed, from the head Varsity A tennis coach.
Coaches in all regular-season matches, home and away, as scheduled (early April – end of May)
Adheres to policies established in Phillips Academy Coaches Handbook
Stays current in and expands knowledge of coaching techniques.
Models and ensures diversity and cultural competency (respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing, and welcoming cultural differences) in all position responsibilities regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, social class, sexual orientation, ability, nationality, age, language, or origin.

The strongest applicants will have the following qualifications:
Ability to positively motivate, inspire and be a role model to students, on and off-court.
At least 2 years of experience coaching in the club, high school, or college setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Tennis playing experience at high school, college or higher level.
Ability and willingness to manage a Monday-Saturday practice/game schedule which includes travel to away opponents.
If interested apply at: http://www.andover.edu/employm...
As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, our top priority is safety. Accordingly, the Academy will require, subject to disability and religious accommodation exceptions under federal and state law, that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Phillips Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Phillips Academy is an intentionally diverse and inclusive residential community “committed to creating an equitable and inclusive school in which students from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences—including race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, socioeconomic class, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, and ability—learn and grow together.” The ideal candidate supports the inclusive and diverse nature of the community. Any offers of employment will be contingent upon successful CORI/SORI and fingerprinting background checks as well as unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.


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Varsity Softball, Assistant Coach

Phillips Academy seeks an Assistant Coach for the varsity softball program for Spring 2023.


Working alongside the varsity softball head coach, responsibilities include developing individual skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship among student-athletes. Experience playing and/or coaching softball required and experience working with high school-age students preferred. Full background check required. Commitment is approximately 20-25 hours per week (Monday- Saturday) from mid-March through the third weekend of May. Afternoon practices (3:15 – 5 p.m. and games Wednesday afternoons as well as most Saturdays). Coaching responsibilities include an out-of-state spring break training trip in mid-March alongside the varsity coaching staff.

No benefits.

The strongest applicants will have the following qualifications:
• Ability to positively motivate, inspire and be role model to students.
• Be adaptable and enjoy working alongside the current coaching staff


If interested apply at: http://www.andover.edu/employm...


As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, our top priority is safety. Accordingly, the Academy will require, subject to disability and religious accommodation exceptions under federal and state law, that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Phillips Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Phillips Academy is an intentionally diverse and inclusive residential community “committed to creating an equitable and inclusive school in which students from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences—including race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, socioeconomic class, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, and ability—learn and grow together.” The ideal candidate supports the inclusive and diverse nature of the community. Any offers of employment will be contingent upon successful CORI/SORI and fingerprinting background checks as well as unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

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Junior Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse, Assistant Coach


Phillips Academy seeks an Assistant Coach for the boy’s junior varsity lacrosse program for Spring 2023.

Assistant JV Coach role involves supporting Head Coach in all noted above responsibilities.

  • The strongest applicants will have the following qualifications:
  • Ability to positively motivate, inspire and be role model to students, on and off field.
  • At least 2 years’ experience coaching in club, high school or college setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Lacrosse playing experience at high school, college or higher level.
  • Ability and willingness to manage a Monday-Saturday practice/game schedule which includes travel to away opponents.

If interested apply at: http://www.andover.edu/employm...


As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, our top priority is safety. Accordingly, the Academy will require, subject to disability and religious accommodation exceptions under federal and state law, that all employees be fully vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19.

Phillips Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Phillips Academy is an intentionally diverse and inclusive residential community “committed to creating an equitable and inclusive school in which students from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences—including race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, socioeconomic class, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, and ability—learn and grow together.” The ideal candidate supports the inclusive and diverse nature of the community. Any offers of employment will be contingent upon successful CORI/SORI and fingerprinting background checks as well as unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.


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Varsity Boys Lacrosse, Assistant Coach


Phillips Academy seeks an Assistant Coach for the boys’ varsity lacrosse program for Spring 2023.

Working alongside the varsity lacrosse head coach, responsibilities include developing individual skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship among student-athletes. Experience playing and/or coaching lacrosse required and experience working with high school-age students preferred. Full background check required. Commitment is approximately 20-25 hours per week (Monday- Saturday) from mid-March through the third weekend of May. Afternoon practices (3:15 – 5 p.m. and games Wednesday afternoons as well as most Saturdays). Coaching responsibilities include an out-of-state spring break training trip in mid-March alongside the varsity coaching staff.
This position is not eligible for benefits except those required by law.
The strongest applicants will have the following qualifications:
• Ability to positively motivate, inspire and be a role model to students.
• Be adaptable and enjoy working alongside the current coaching staff


If interested apply at http://www.andover.edu/employm...

As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, our top priority is safety. Accordingly, the Academy will require, subject to disability and religious accommodation exceptions under federal and state law, that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Phillips Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Phillips Academy is an intentionally diverse and inclusive residential community “committed to creating an equitable and inclusive school in which students from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences—including race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, socioeconomic class, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, and ability—learn and grow together.” The ideal candidate supports the inclusive and diverse nature of the community. Any offers of employment will be contingent upon successful CORI/SORI and fingerprinting background checks as well as unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

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Head Coach for Varsity Softball

Phillips Academy is seeking a Head Coach for our varsity softball program. Typical responsibilities include the following:

  • Oversees all aspect of the softball program at Phillips Academy
  • Plans and executes 100-minute team practices with assistant coach support.
  • Coaches regular season scrimmages/games/end-of-season tournaments and is able to organize/lead spring training spring break trips.
  • Adheres to policies established in Phillips Academy Coaches Handbook
  • Stays current in and expands knowledge of coaching techniques
  • Working with the athletic director and others engaging prospective student-athletes and their families throughout the admission process.
  • Partners with college counseling office to assist student-athletes who aspire to collegiate athletics.
  • Models and ensures diversity and cultural competency (respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing, and welcoming cultural differences) in all position responsibilities regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, social class, sexual orientation, ability, nationality, age, language, or origin.

The strongest applicants will have the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree (required)
  • At least 2 years of experience coaching in a high school or college setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to positively motivate, inspire and be a role model to students, in and out of the field.
  • Be able to communicate effectively with groups and/or individuals, and engage with peers, the public, students, and parents in a positive, empathetic, and professional manner.
  • Softball playing experience at high school, college, or higher level.
  • Ability and willingness to manage a Monday-Saturday practice/game schedule that includes travel to away opponents.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and one-page statement articulating coaching philosophy and/or vision for a softball program.

This position is not eligible for benefits except those required by law.

    Interested candidates should submit a resume and one-page statement articulating coaching philosophy and/or vision for a softball program.

    As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, our top priority is safety. Accordingly, the Academy will require, subject to disability and religious accommodation exceptions under federal and state law, that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This includes the Covid-19 Booster by February 1, 2022 or 5 months after completing the primary vaccination series with Pfizer or Moderna, or 2 months after receiving the J&J/Janssen vaccination.


    Phillips Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Phillips Academy is an intentionally diverse and inclusive residential community “committed to creating an equitable and inclusive school in which students from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences—including race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, socioeconomic class, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, and ability—learn and grow together.” The ideal candidate supports the inclusive and diverse nature of the community. Any offers of employment will be contingent upon successful CORI/SORI and fingerprinting background checks as well as unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

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